Cadiz Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with Lytton Rancheria of California for up to $51 million in financing to support the construction and development of the Mojave Groundwater Bank project. Under the agreement, Cadiz can draw unsecured loan proceeds to fund project development and capital costs, with the loan convertible into membership interests in Mojave Water Infrastructure Company, LLC (MWI) on the same terms as other equity investors. The initial proceeds of approximately $15 million will reimburse project development expenses, with additional draws to fund equipment needed for facilities construction expected in 2026. As part of the deal, Cadiz will issue 600,000 shares of common stock at closing as a commitment fee, and 25,000 shares per $1 million funded on each draw. This transaction represents the first tranche in a broader $450 million equity capital raise for the project, with additional funding being pursued from private equity, municipal debt, and government grants.