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Available funding covered an estimated 2.73 quarters of operating outgoings, with no unused financing facilities available.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Barton Gold Holdings (BGDFF) reported A$23.154 million in cash at the end of the quarter ended 30 September 2026. Cash fell from A$31.864 million at the start of the period. Operating cash outflow was A$8.471 million, including A$5.953 million in exploration and evaluation payments and A$757,000 for development. Interest received was A$279,000.
Investing cash outflow was A$220,000, while financing cash outflow was A$19,000. Available funding represented an estimated 2.73 quarters at the reported expenditure rate. Guarantee facilities totalling A$4.625 million were fully drawn and cash-backed, with no unused financing facilities available. The rehabilitation bond deposits earn approximately 3.0% annually after facility fees. Payments to directors, included in operating activities, totalled A$193,000.
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Positive
- Minor pointInterest received provided A$279,000 during the quarter ended 30 September 2026.
- Minor pointRehabilitation bond cash deposits yield approximately 3.0% per annum, net of annual facility fees.
Negative
- Moderate pointCash declined from A$31.864 million to A$23.154 million during the quarter ended 30 September 2026.
- Moderate pointOperating activities used A$8.471 million in the quarter ended 30 September 2026.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Available funding covered an estimated 2.73 quarters at the reported operating expenditure rate.
- Moderate pointGuarantee facilities of A$4.625 million were fully drawn and cash-backed, with no unused facilities available.
- Minor pointInvesting activities used A$220,000 during the quarter ended 30 September 2026.
- Minor pointLease liability repayments used A$19,000 during the quarter ended 30 September 2026.
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ADELAIDE, AU / ACCESS Newswire / October 26, 2026 / Barton Gold Holdings Limited (ASX:BGD)(FRA:BGD3)(OTCQB:BGDFF) ( Barton or Company )
Name of entity | ||
Barton Gold Holdings Limited | ||
ABN | Quarter ended ("current quarter") | |
36 633 442 618 | 30 September 2026 | |
Consolidated statement of cash flows | Current quarter $A'000 | Year to date (3 months) | |
| Cash flows from operating activities | ||
1.1 | Receipts from customers | ||
1.2 | Payments for | (5,953) | (5,953) |
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| (757) | (757) | |
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| (525) (462) | (525) (462) | |
| (1,043) | (1,043) | |
1.3 | Dividends received (see note 3) | ||
1.4 | Interest received | 279 | 279 |
1.5 | Interest and other costs of finance paid | (6) | (6) |
1.6 | Income taxes paid | ||
1.7 | Government grants and tax incentives | ||
1.8 | Other (provide details if material) | (4) | (4) |
1.9 | Net cash from / (used in) operating activities | (8,471) | (8,471) |
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2.3 | Cash flows from loans to other entities | ||
2.4 | Dividends received (see note 3) | ||
2.5 | Other (provide details if material) Office lease guarantee | (175) | (175) |
2.6 | Net cash from / (used in) investing activities | (220) | (220) |
3. | Cash flows from financing activities | ||
3.1 | Proceeds from issues of equity securities (excluding convertible debt securities) | ||
3.2 | Proceeds from issue of convertible debt securities | ||
3.3 | Proceeds from exercise of options | ||
3.4 | Transaction costs related to issues of equity securities or convertible debt securities | ||
3.5 | Proceeds from borrowings | ||
3.6 | Repayment of borrowings | ||
3.7 | Transaction costs related to loans and borrowings | ||
3.8 | Dividends paid | ||
3.9 | Other (provide details if material)
| (19) | (19) |
3.10 | Net cash from / (used in) financing activities | (19) | (19) |
4. | Net increase / (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for the period | ||
4.1 | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 31,864 | 31,864 |
4.2 | Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9 above) | (8,471) | (8,471) |
4.3 | Net cash from / (used in) investing activities (item 2.6 above) | (220) | (220) |
4.4 | Net cash from / (used in) financing activities (item 3.10 above) | (19) | (19) |
4.5 | Effect of movement in exchange rates on cash held | ||
4.6 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 23,154 | 23,154 |
| 5. | Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents | Current quarter $A'000 | Previous quarter $A'000 |
5.1 | Bank balances | 23,154 | |
5.2 | Call deposits | ||
5.3 | Bank overdrafts | ||
5.4 | Other (provide details) | ||
5.5 | Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter (should equal item 4.6 above) | 23,154 |
| 6. | Payments to related parties of the entity and their associates | Current quarter $A'000 |
6.1 | Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 1 | 193 |
6.2 | Aggregate amount of payments to related parties and their associates included in item 2 | - |
Note: if any amounts are shown in items 6.1 or 6.2, your quarterly activity report must include a description of, and an explanation for, such payments. Payments to Directors including fees, salaries and superannuation during the quarter totalled | ||
| 7. | Financing facilities Add notes as necessary for an understanding of the sources of finance available to the entity. | Total facility amount at quarter end $A'000 | Amount drawn at quarter end $A'000 |
7.1 | Loan facilities | ||
7.2 | Credit standby arrangements | ||
7.3 | Other (please specify) | 4,625 | 4,625 |
7.4 | Total financing facilities | 4,625 | 4,625 |
7.5 | Unused financing facilities available at quarter end | - | |
7.6 | Include in the box below a description of each facility above, including the lender, interest rate, maturity date and whether it is secured or unsecured. If any additional financing facilities have been entered into or are proposed to be entered into after quarter end, include a note providing details of those facilities as well. | ||
| 8. | Estimated cash available for future operating activities | $A'000 |
8.1 | Net cash from / (used in) operating activities (item 1.9) | (8,471) |
8.2 | (Payments for exploration & evaluation classified as investing activities) (item 2.1(d)) | |
8.3 | Total relevant outgoings (item 8.1 + item 8.2) | (8,471) |
8.4 | Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end (item 4.6) | 23,154 |
8.5 | Unused finance facilities available at quarter end (item 7.5) | |
8.6 | Total available funding (item 8.4 + item 8.5) | 23,154 |
8.7 | Estimated quarters of funding available (item 8.6 divided by item 8.3) | 2.73 |
Note: if the entity has reported positive relevant outgoings (ie a net cash inflow) in item 8.3, answer item 8.7 as "N/A". Otherwise, a figure for the estimated quarters of funding available must be included in item 8.7. | ||
8.8 | If item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, please provide answers to the following questions: | |
8.8.1 Does the entity expect that it will continue to have the current level of net operating cash flows for the time being and, if not, why not? | ||
Answer: N/A | ||
8.8.2 Has the entity taken any steps, or does it propose to take any steps, to raise further cash to fund its operations and, if so, what are those steps and how likely does it believe that they will be successful? | ||
Answer: N/A | ||
8.8.3 Does the entity expect to be able to continue its operations and to meet its business objectives and, if so, on what basis? | ||
Answer: N/A | ||
Note: where item 8.7 is less than 2 quarters, all of questions 8.8.1, 8.8.2 and 8.8.3 above must be answered. | ||
Compliance statement
- This statement has been prepared in accordance with accounting standards and policies which comply with Listing Rule 19.11A.
- This statement gives a true and fair view of the matters disclosed.
Date: 27 October 2026
Authorised by: Board of Directors Barton Gold Holdings Limited
(Name of body or officer authorising release - see note 4)
Notes
- This quarterly cash flow report and the accompanying activity report provide a basis for informing the market about the entity's activities for the past quarter, how they have been financed and the effect this has had on its cash position. An entity that wishes to disclose additional information over and above the minimum required under the Listing Rules is encouraged to do so.
- If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards, the definitions in, and provisions of, AASB 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources and AASB 107: Statement of Cash Flows apply to this report. If this quarterly cash flow report has been prepared in accordance with other accounting standards agreed by ASX pursuant to Listing Rule 19.11A, the corresponding equivalent standards apply to this report.
- Dividends received may be classified either as cash flows from operating activities or cash flows from investing activities, depending on the accounting policy of the entity.
- If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors, you can insert here: "By the board". If it has been authorised for release to the market by a committee of your board of directors, you can insert here: "By the [name of board committee - eg Audit and Risk Committee]". If it has been authorised for release to the market by a disclosure committee, you can insert here: "By the Disclosure Committee".
- If this report has been authorised for release to the market by your board of directors and you wish to hold yourself out as complying with recommendation 4.2 of the ASX Corporate Governance Council's Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations, the board should have received a declaration from its CEO and CFO that, in their opinion, the financial records of the entity have been properly maintained, that this report complies with the appropriate accounting standards and gives a true and fair view of the cash flows of the entity, and that their opinion has been formed on the basis of a sound system of risk management and internal control which is operating effectively.
| Alexander Scanlon Managing Director a.scanlon@bartongold.com.au +61 425 226 649 | Jade Cook Company Secretary cosec@bartongold.com.au +61 8 8379 7166 |
SOURCE: Barton Gold Holdings Limited
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FAQ
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How much cash did Barton Gold have at 30 September 2026?
Barton Gold held A$23.154 million in cash and cash equivalents at 30 September 2026, compared with A$31.864 million at the beginning of the quarter.
How long could Barton Gold's available funding cover operating outgoings?
Estimated funding available was 2.73 quarters, based on A$23.154 million of available funding and quarterly operating cash outgoings of A$8.471 million. This is an expenditure-based estimate, not a commitment that future spending will remain unchanged.
Which banks provide Barton Gold's guarantee facilities?
Macquarie Bank provides the A$4.425 million rehabilitation performance bond guarantee facility, and Commonwealth Bank provides the A$200,000 office lease guarantee facility. Both are backed by cash deposits. The office lease facility carries a 3.2% facility fee, offset by interest earned on its cash security.