Founded in 1983, Cadiz Inc. (Nasdaq National Market Symbol "CLCI") is a
publicly held agricultural and water development firm. With its wholly owned subsidiary,
Sun World International, Inc. , Cadiz is one of California's leading vertically
integrated agricultural operations, generating more that $100 million in annual revenues.
The company currently owns and operates more than 57,000 acres of landholdings throughout
Central and Southern California. A reliable supply of water is vital to California's
urban, agricultural and environmental interests. However, in coming years, severe water
shortages are projected, driven by California's rapidly increasing population and a
reduced allocation of water from the Colorado River, one of Southern California's primary
water sources. This situation is leading to increased values for both water resources and
prime agricultural land. Therefore, Cadiz' business strategy is to acquire and develop
water-related land and agricultural assets, as well as selected water-related
technologies. Such investments include land with undeveloped groundwater resources or
storage potential, developed agricultural land with secure and reliable water rights, and
selected technologies for water conservation, reclamation, production and conveyance. The
company's landholdings include more than 20,000 acres of prime agricultural properties,
most of which are located within two of North America's premier agricultural regions: the
San Joaquin and Coachella Valleys. Cadiz also owns more than 37,000 acres in the eastern
Mojave Desert. These landholdings are underlain by underground aquifer systems with
demonstrated potential for innovative water storage and supply programs.