Rural Funds Management

Overview

Rural Funds Management (RFM) is a specialist agricultural fund manager established in 1997. RFM manages approximately $2.4 billion of agricultural assets on behalf of retail and institutional investors. RFM has a depth of experience accumulated over 27 years owning, developing, and operating Australian farmland, agricultural infrastructure, and other assets. Sector experience includes almonds, poultry, macadamias, cattle, cropping, viticulture, and water. Assets are located throughout New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, and Victoria. RFM employs over 250 staff and seeks to maximize returns through its experienced management team, including specialist fund managers, finance professionals, horticulturists, agronomists, and other agricultural managers. RFM’s company culture is informed by a precision-based approach to asset management and its longstanding motto of “Managing good assets with good people.” RFM is the manager of Rural Funds Group, an agricultural Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed on the ASX under the code RFF. RFF owns a diversified portfolio of Australian agricultural assets. RFF’s strategy is to generate capital growth and income from developing and leasing agricultural assets. Distributions are paid quarterly.

Investment Focus

• Preference for investments in Australian agricultural assets
• Alignment with RFM's investment strategy focusing on growth and buyout stages

Portfolio Companies