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Centuria Agriculture Fund investor centre

If you are an existing investor, you can access information about your holdings on our Centuria Investor website. You can invest in the Centuria Agriculture Fund using the online application form.

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Continuous disclosures

Download RG97 Fees Disclosure, RG46 Disclosure and quarterly fund update.

2025

Date Continuous Disclosure
05/02/25 The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRV), which was the subject of our Continuous Disclosure dated 1 October 2024, has recently been discovered in tomato plants grown by a tenant of a glasshouse facility owned by the Fund in Victoria.

Following detection, Agriculture Victoria has placed biosecurity controls on the facility which means it is currently under quarantine to prevent the spread of ToBRFV. The tenant is working closely with Agriculture Victoria to ensure it is able to recommence operations as soon as possible.

Under the terms of its lease, the tenant is required to continue to meet its obligations in full, including the payment of rent. Centuria has undertaken a detailed risk assessment of the situation and has concluded that at this stage the potential financial risk to the Fund is low.

The Fund remains committed to its current strategy of acquiring protected cropping assets, such as glasshouses, that allow operators to control the growing environment whilst decreasing wastage, increasing water efficiency and mitigating the risks of extreme weather. These high-tech farming practices, which provide a controlled environment, will assist the operator to contain and manage this biosecurity risk.

Centuria will continue to monitor the situation closely including the potential impact on the Fund and will provide further updates as information becomes available.

2024

Date Continuous Disclosure
01/10/24 The Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRV) has recently been discovered in South Australia. We are closely monitoring the situation and at this stage none of the crops from our tenants’ facilities have tested positive to the virus. Our tenants are some of the most sophisticated operators in the industry and are implementing global best biosecurity practices to prevent the virus from entering their facilities. For more information on how the virus is impacting the industry and our investments read Biosecurity measures in place for South Australian tomato producers.
02/07/24 The Fund has settled on its fifth high quality asset, the Katunga Fresh glasshouse located in Katunga, Victoria. Following settlement, the Fund’s portfolio has increased to $441.3 million.
03/05/24 Effective 3 May 2024, the Fund will no longer be offered to investors in Singapore.

The Manager has determined it is in the best interest of investors to withdraw the Fund’s Singaporean offering for the time being. The offering is not providing the intended benefit to the Fund due to low inflows and annual compliance costs. The Manager will continue to assess the viability of offering the Fund in Singapore and may reactivate the offer in the future if it considers it is in the best interests of investors to do so.

The PDS dated 3 May 2024 has been updated to reflect this change.

03/05/24 The Fund has exchanged1 on its fifth high quality asset, the Katunga Fresh glasshouse located in Katunga, Victoria. The acquisition features a 20-year triple-net lease which is due to settle on or around 1 July 2024. Following the purchase, the Fund’s portfolio will increase to $441.3 million with a WALE of 17.0 years.

The property comprises of a 21 hectare glasshouse which uses lighting technology to increase growing hours and aids in offsetting the seasonality of production. The asset has production capacity for approximately 16,000 tonnes of truss tomatoes per annum. In addition to glasshouse facilities, the acquisition includes large packing sheds, energy infrastructure and substantial onsite water storage capacity.

1. Centuria has entered into a Unit Purchase Deed for the purchase of the Katunga Fresh Produce Unit Trust which is subject to customary conditions precedent that must be completed prior to settlement. The transaction is expected to settle on, or around, 1 July 2024.

2023

Date Continuous Disclosure
22/12/23 The Fund has exchanged and settled on its fourth high quality asset, the P’Petual glasshouse in Riverlea Park, SA, for $21.50 million. The acquisition features a 10-year triple-net lease with fixed annual rental reviews and following the purchase, the Fund’s portfolio has increased to $351.25 million with a WALE of 16.6 years.

The asset, located at 234 Carmelo Road, Riverlea Park SA, provides 12 hectares of protected cropping within a 59 hectare land parcel. This includes six hectares of glasshouses and six hectares of double skinned plastic greenhouses. These facilities have the capacity to produce approximately 1,488 tonnes of tomatoes, 136 tonnes of cucumbers, 517 tonnes of eggplants and 43 tonnes of capsicums per annum.

Additionally, the asset includes large packing sheds along with onsite energy, fertigation and reverse osmosis infrastructure as well as a Development Application approval for a four-hectare glasshouse, providing a value-add opportunity to increase operations to deliver even larger volumes of produce.

01/08/23 Performance data correction: We recently identified the Centuria Agriculture Fund’s performance data was incorrectly disclosed in the April and May 2023 Monthly Factsheet and Investor Update. At all times, the Fund’s unit price and distribution amounts have been calculated, distributed, and paid correctly. To view the correct performance data for these periods please click here.
21/04/23 We have reviewed and updated the Target Market Determination for the Fund. The updated TMD is available in the Fund’s website, within the Investor Centre section.
23/03/23 The Fund has exchanged contracts on its third high quality asset, located at 160 Elm St, Guyra NSW, for $76 million and is anticipated to settle on the property on 31 March 2023.

The asset includes a 20-hectare tomato glasshouse at the Guyra site. The transaction is the Fund’s third off-market glasshouse acquisition taking the total size of its glasshouses under management to c.74 hectares, worth $323 million with an 18.1-year WALE1, 5.50cpu target distribution rate (annualised)2 and 8% p.a.+ target total return3.

Agreement has been reached with the existing tenant, Tomato Exchange Pty Ltd, for a new and extended lease on a 15-year, triple-net lease term with CPI-linked annual rent reviews. Tomato Exchange produces 12,800 tonnes of tomatoes from the asset each year. The tenant is a wholly owned subsidiary of ASX-listed Costa Group, Australia’s largest grower, packer and marketer of vegetable and fresh fruit, which has long-standing relationships with Australian blue-chip fresh produce retailers including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, Costco and Harris Farms.

In addition to the 20-hectare glasshouse, the asset includes a one-acre nursery, 65 megalitre (ML) dam, packing and distribution sheds and cool rooms.

The Fund is now open for investment. The Centuria Agriculture Fund is an open-ended unlisted property fund, with daily unit pricing and a limited quarterly liquidity facility, appealing to investors wishing to access high quality agricultural investments, leased to reputable operators on strong lease covenants. Management will continue to provide disclosures on material events, and a quarterly report will be made available to investors in April 2023.

  1. Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE) by asset value as at 1 March 2023
  2. The target distribution rate is the distribution budgeted to be paid for the first month post settlement of the Elm St Glasshouse, which is anticipated to be April 2023, annualised (assuming equal monthly distributions). Actual distributions for subsequent months will be updated on Centuria’s website.
  3. Target total return only. Centuria will seek to identify properties with income and property attributes that it assesses will contribute to the delivery of the target rates. The target rate is not a forecast, is predictive in nature and is subject to assumptions, risks and circumstances (both known and unknown) that may be outside of the control of Centuria. These assumptions include that the proposed/contracted acquisitions will be acquired by the Fund at current valuations and that funding will be secured at a particular interest rate. The actual returns may differ from the target return. The RE does not guarantee the performance of Fund, the repayment of capital or any income or capital return. Refer to the PDS for assumptions and risks relating to the Fund and its strategy.

2022

Date Continuous Disclosure
16/12/22 The Fund has secured its second high quality asset, the Sundrop Farms glasshouse in Port Augusta for $70 million. The acquisition features a 20-year triple-net lease with CPI-linked annual rental reviews and following the purchase, the Fund’s portfolio has increased to $247 million with a WALE of 19.2 years.
20/07/22 The Fund is now open for investment. The Centuria Agriculture Fund is an open-ended unlisted property fund, with daily unit pricing and a limited quarterly liquidity facility, appealing to Investors wishing to access high-quality agricultural investments, leased to reputable operators on strong lease covenants. Management will continue to provide disclosures on material events, and a quarterly report will be made available to investors in October 2022.

Forms

Please download the appropriate forms from below for the Centuria Agriculture Fund. All forms for investors and advisers are also available via the Centuria Investor website.

Withdrawal requests for the Centuria Agriculture Fund must be received by 2pm on the last business day of the quarter to be processed in the following month.
Download the Centuria Agriculture Fund PDS (including application forms)
This Target Market Determination (TMD) is required under section 994B of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act). It sets out the class of consumers for whom the product, including its key attributes, would likely be consistent with their likely objectives, financial situation and needs.
To be completed to appoint or change your Australian Financial Services Authorised Representative (Adviser)
Please print, complete your details associated with this application, sign and upload the signature verification document with your online application.
Notify us of a death of an investor on our register
Provide us with guardian details for a registered holder that is not yet the legal age of consent

 

Distribution and taxation history

Distribution date Distribution rate (cents/unit) Payment for period
10 December 2024 0.50000 November 2024
11 November 2024 0.50000 October 2024
10 October 2024 0.50000 September 2024
10 September 2024 0.50000 August 2024
9 August 2024 0.50000 July 2024
24 July 2024 0.45833 June 2024
11 June 2024 0.45833 May 2024
10 May 2024 0.45833 April 2024
10 April 2024 0.45833 March 2024
11 March 2024 0.45833 February 2024
9 February 2024 0.45833 January 2024

 

Historical

Distribution date Distribution rate (cents/unit) Payment for period
10 January 2024 0.45833 December 2023
11 December 2023 0.458333 November 2023
10 November 2023 0.458333 October 2023
10 October 2023 0.4583 September 2023
11 September 2023 0.4583 August 2023
10 August 2023 0.4583 July 2023
17 July 2023 0.4583 June 2023
9 June 2023 0.4583 May 2023
10 May 2023 0.4583 April 2023
11 April 2023 0.4375 March 2023
10 March 2023 0.4375 February 2023
10 February 2023 0.4375 January 2023
10 January 2023 0.4375 December 2022
9 December 2022 0.4375 November 2022
10 November 2022 0.4375 October 2022
10 October 2022 0.4375 September 2022
09 September 2022 0.4375 August 2022
10 August 2022 0.169355 July 2022

Application and AML guidance

Which form?

There are three identification forms that follow the application form:

    • Individuals, Joint, Sole Trader
    • Australian Companies
    • Trusts, Trustee & SMSFs.

Choose the form that is applicable to your investment entity. Please note, partnerships, associations, cooperatives, foreign companies or Government bodies should contact the Centuria Investor Services Team for the most applicable application form.


New investors

Individual investors

  • Application form
  • Investor Identification Form 1 (Applicant 1)
  • Tax Information Form
  • Originally certified ID document(s) for Investor 1 named in Identification Form 1 – Individuals, Joint, Sole Trader.
  • Include all forms and certified copies of your ID documents with your initial application form when you send it to us.
  • Please refer to the FAQs for more information on getting your original documents certified.

Joint investors

  • Application form
  • Investor Identification Form 1 – Individuals, Joint, Sole Trader (complete both Applicant 1 & 2)
  • Tax Information Form
  • Originally certified ID document(s) for both Investor 1 and Investor 2 named in Identification Form 1 – Individuals, Joint, Sole Trader.
  • Include all forms and certified copies of your ID document(s) with your initial application form when you send it to us.
  • Please refer to the FAQ’s for more information on getting your original documents certified.

Australian company investors

  • Application form
  • Investor Identification Form 2 – Australian Companies
  • Tax Information Form
  • Originally certified ID documents for ALL individuals named in Section 1.5 of Identification Form 2 – Australian Companies. Note that if there are no individuals who own or control more than 25% of the company, complete the names of the individual(s) who directly or indirectly control the company.
  • Full ASIC Company extract (the ASIC extract is used to verify that the beneficial owners listed on the form are correct)
  • Include all forms and certified copies of your ID document(s) with your initial application form when you send it to us.

Joint individual investors as trustees for a regulated trust (including SMSF)

  • Application form
  • Investor Identification Form 3 – Trusts, Trustees & SMSFs
  • No trust documents are required for complying SMSFs that have provided a valid ABN for the SMSF confirming that it is a complying SMSF.
  • Include all forms with your initial application form when you send it to us.

Company as trustee for a regulated trust (including SMSF)

  • Application form
  • Investor Identification Form 3 – Trusts, Trustees & SMSFs
  • No certified identification documents are required for complying SMSFs that have provided a valid ABN for the SMSF confirming that it is a complying SMSF.
  • Include all forms with your initial application form when you send it to us.

Individual investor(s) as trustee(s) for an unregulated trust

Unregulated trusts include family trusts, unit trusts and testamentary trusts.

  • Application form
  • Investor Identification Form 3 – Trusts, Trustees & SMSFs
  • Tax Information Form
  • Originally certified ID document(s) for ALL of the following individuals:
    • ONE trustee named in Section 2.1 of Identification Form 3 and
    • The Appointer named in Section 1.2 of Identification Form 3 and
    • The Settlor named in Section 1.2 of Identification Form 3 (if any)
  • Originally certified copy of Trust Deed or other Acceptable Document outlined in Section 1.6 of Identification Form 3.
  • Include all forms and certified copies of your ID document(s) with your initial application form when you send it to us.
  • Please refer to the FAQ’s for more information on getting your original documents certified.

Company as trustee for an unregulated trust

Unregulated trusts include family trusts, unit trusts and testamentary trusts.

  • Application form
  • Investor Identification Form 3
  • Tax Information Form
  • Originally certified ID document(s) for the following individuals:
    • ALL Beneficial Owners of the corporate trustee named in Section 4.5 of Identification Form 3 and
    • The Appointer named in Section 1.2 of Identification Form 3 and
    • The Settlor named in Section 1.2 of Identification Form 3 (if any)
  • Full ASIC Company extract (the ASIC extract is used to verify that the beneficial owners of the corporate trustee are correct) Originally certified copy of Trust Deed or other Acceptable Document outlined in Section 1.6 of Identification Form 3.
  • Include all forms and certified copies of your ID document(s) with your initial application form when you send it to us.

Please refer to the FAQ’s for more information on getting your original documents certified.


Existing investors

Please note that from 1 July 2017, there are new investor disclosure requirements relating to investor’s current tax residency status. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) and Common Reporting Standard (CRS) are regulatory requirements that aim to deter tax evasion by US and other foreign taxpayers. All financial institutions (including fund managers such as Centuria) now have an obligation to report on foreign individuals for tax purposes. As such if you have not had a new investment with us since 1 July 2017 you will need to complete the Tax Information form enclosed in the application.

Application form Tax information form
Individuals
Joint
Australian companies
Joint investors as trustees for SMSF
Company as trustee for SMSF
Joint investors as trustees for family trust (other trust type)
Company as trustee for family trust (other trust type)

Tax cost base apportionment

For capital gains tax purposes, securityholders who hold a stapled security in the Centuria Agriculture Fund are required to apportion the cost of each security between the cost base of units in Centuria Agriculture Fund I and the cost base of units in Centuria Agriculture Fund II. The cost base is relevant for any sale or disposal of securities in Centuria Capital Group and the receipt of any tax deferred distributions.

This apportionment is required to be done on a reasonable basis. One reasonable way to determine cost base (and allocation of sale proceeds) is to apply a Net Tangible Asset approach in respect of the stapled entities using the following information:

Date Centuria Agriculture
Fund I
Centuria Agriculture
Fund II
Centuria Agriculture
Fund
 (stapled entity)
June 2024 100% 0% 100.00%
December 2023 100% 0% 100.00%
June 2023 100% 0% 100.00%
December 2022 100% 0% 100.00%
June 2022 (stapling) 100% 0% 100.00%

Please note that the correct apportionment rate to be used depends on the relevant date of the specific transaction. The apportionment rate relevant for the acquisition of a stapled security may differ from the rate on disposal.

Centuria Agriculture Fund typically announces its Net Tangible Assets each 31 December and 30 June.

Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for units in the Fund?


To apply to become an Investor you should read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) in its entirety. Applications can be then made via the post or through our online application. For full details on how to apply please download or request a hardcopy PDS and follow the instructions. The minimum investment for units in the Fund is $10,000. Applications will be processed on a daily basis and unit confirmations will be sent thereafter.

When are distributions paid and can they be reinvested?

It is intended that the Fund will pay distributions to investors on a monthly basis. Distributions will usually be paid into Investor’s bank accounts by the 10th day of the following month.

Investors will may have the opportunity to participate in a distribution reinvestment plan (DRP) in the future, which will enable them to reinvest some or all of their distributions as additional units in the Fund.

Please refer to Section 3.6 of the PDS for further details on the Fund’s distribution and DRP policies.

Can I withdraw my units in the Fund?

The Fund is an open-ended fund that will have a limited quarterly withdrawal facility available to investors. The Withdrawal Price applicable is the Unit Price on the last Business Day of the quarter less any applicable Sell Spread and is generally paid by the 21st day of the following month. Withdrawals from the Fund may be scaled back, delayed or suspended in certain circumstances, including where the Fund has insufficient liquidity.

Please refer to Section 3.8 of the PDS for further details on the Fund’s withdrawal facility.

What is the Fund’s gearing policy?

The Fund may borrow to acquire direct property assets. The Fund may also invest in funds that are already geared. Gearing on a look-through basis will not exceed 55%. If the value of the Fund’s assets fall and look-through gearing increases above this level, the Manager of the Fund will implement a strategy to restore the level of look-through gearing to 55% or below. The Manager has a target look-through gearing level of between 45%-55%.

What is the Fund’s valuation policy?

The Fund’s valuation policy is for the direct properties of the Fund to be independently valued at least once every 24 months. However independent valuations are required within two months if the Manager of the Fund believes a property is likely to be subject to a material increase or decrease in value (i.e. greater than 5%). Where an independent valuation has not been done, a Director’s valuation is carried out every 6 months.

What are the forecast fees and expenses for the Fund?

Management fee: 0.60% per annum of the Fund’s Gross Asset Value.
Expenses of the Fund (excluding Abnormal Expenses): capped at 0.35% p.a. of the Fund’s Gross Asset Value.
Performance fee: 20% of the outperformance of the Fund above a total return benchmark of 8.00% per annum (pre-tax, net of fees)
Abnormal Expenses: Estimated to be 0.22% of the Fund’s Gross Asset Value.
Disposal fee: up to 1.00% of the sale price of any Property in which the Fund has a direct or indirect interest.
Indirect Costs:Estimated to be 0.01% per annum of the Fund’s Net Asset Value.
Establishment and placement fee: Establishment and placement fee of up to 2% of the gross value of any property asset acquired by the Fund directly and up to 2% of the transfer price of any property asset acquired by the Fund indirectly.
Performance fee: Estimated to be nil in the Fund’s first year of operation. The performance fee is calculated quarterly and payable once every 12 months, within 10 days of the end of the relevant 12 month period out of the assets of the Fund.

When will I receive an annual tax statement to complete my tax return?

The Fund will issue annual tax statements, providing a full breakdown of all distributions for the financial year. It is anticipated that the tax statements will be sent to investors by early September each year. Investors should wait to receive this statement before lodging their tax return. Please contact your tax advisor should you have any questions on the information contained within this statement.

What are tax deferred distributions?

Tax deferred distributions are generally available when the Fund’s distributable income is greater than its taxable income. This arises as the Fund is able to offset the distributable income against items such as depreciation on plant and equipment, capital allowances on the building structure, interest and costs during construction or refurbishment periods, and costs of raising equity.

Tax deferred distributions are generally non-taxable when received by investors and, as a result, are not included in your tax return for the year. However, the amount received reduces the cost base of your units in the fund, meaning that the amount is assessed as part of the capital gain when you eventually sell/withdraw your units.

As a result of tax deferred distributions you have greater access to your distributions when they are paid, as well as being able to take advantage of capital gains tax concessions when you hold the units for more than 12 months.

What is a Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE)?

The WALE is a commonly used term when looking at commercial property investments. It is the way of measuring the average time period in which all leases within a property, or portfolio, will expire. The WALE is calculated across all the tenants in a property and is weighted by either the tenant’s lettable area or the tenant’s income against the total combined area or income of the other tenants. A higher WALE indicates limited short to medium term vacancies, with a shorter WALE indicating possible multiple vacancies in the short to medium term.

Who do I speak to about my investment in the Fund?

Centuria Investor Services Team
1800 182 257

For international investors
Phone: +61 2 9290 9600

Email: Property.Enquiry@CenturiaInvestor.com.au

Fax:     +61 2 9279 0664

Mail:    GPO Box 3993, Sydney NSW 2001

How can I obtain historical statements, such as tax statements, distributions statements and/or transaction statements?

Investors:
https://centuriainvestor.com.au

If you have not yet registered yourself for access to the Centuria Investor website, please contact our Investor Services Team via Property.Enquiry@CenturiaInvestor.com.au OR phone us on 1800 182 257.

Financial advisers:
https://www.adviserserve.com.au

Please contact our Investor Services Team via Adviser.Enquiry@CenturiaInvestor.com.au OR phone us on 1800 182 257.

Can I transfer my holding to another entity or person?

Yes, a transfer takes place when you decide to sell all or part of your investment to another person or entity. A transfer is a change of ownership of units within the same fund. Please seek financial advice.

Please note that when a transfer takes place, our registry treats this as a new holding, even if it is a simple name change with the same trustees or company directors. Therefore all banking details, tax file numbers, Australian business numbers (ABNs) and adviser details will need to be provided on the new transfer form.

If you have any questions in relation to the transfer of your units, or wish to receive a transfer form, please do not hesitate to contact our Investor Services Team. If you are an investor, please contact us via Property.Enquiry@CenturiaInvestor.com.au OR phone our team on 1800 182 257. If you are an adviser, please contact our Investor Services Team via Adviser.Enquiry@CenturiaInvestor.com.au OR phone us on 1800 182 257

Contact

Fund administration

For enquiries regarding your investment in this Fund and the Centuria Investor portal. Have your investor number ready.

P: 1800 182 257

E: Email Registry

Investor Services Team

For enquiries regarding the management of the fund, including performance, strategic direction and property portfolio.

P: 1300 224 424

E: Email Investor Services