Arena REIT has announced its latest quarterly dividend of AUD 0.048125 per security, payable in November 2025, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1.5% discount for shareholders.
- Quarterly ordinary dividend of AUD 0.048125 per security
- Dividend fully unfranked, payable on 6 November 2025
- Ex-date set for 29 September 2025, record date 30 September 2025
- Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) available with 1.5% discount
- No approvals required for dividend payment
Arena REIT’s Latest Dividend Announcement
Arena REIT (ASX, ARF) has confirmed its ordinary quarterly dividend payment of AUD 0.048125 per security, scheduled for 6 November 2025. This dividend is unfranked, meaning it carries no Australian franking credits, which may influence the tax treatment for certain investors.
The ex-dividend date is set for 29 September 2025, with the record date following on 30 September 2025. Shareholders registered by the record date will be eligible to receive the dividend payment.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan Details
Alongside the cash dividend, Arena REIT offers a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) that allows investors to reinvest their dividends into new securities rather than receiving cash. The DRP includes a 1.5% discount on the price of new securities, calculated based on the volume weighted average price over a 10-day trading period starting 2 October and ending 15 October 2025.
Participation in the DRP is optional, with the default option being cash payment if shareholders do not elect to participate by the deadline of 1 October 2025. New securities issued under the DRP will rank equally with existing securities from the issue date, 6 November 2025.
Implications and Investor Considerations
No external approvals, such as security holder or regulatory consents, are required for this dividend payment, indicating a straightforward distribution process. The unfranked nature of the dividend may affect income-focused investors differently depending on their tax circumstances.
Investors should also consider the potential dilution effect from new securities issued under the DRP, which could impact Arena REIT’s capital structure over time. The availability of detailed tax component information on Arena REIT’s website provides transparency for investors assessing the after-tax return on their investment.
Bottom Line?
Arena REIT’s steady dividend and DRP offer income and reinvestment flexibility, but investors should watch for tax implications and capital structure changes.
Questions in the middle?
- What level of shareholder participation is expected in the DRP this quarter?
- How might the unfranked dividend affect different investor tax profiles?
- Will the issuance of new securities under the DRP materially impact Arena REIT’s share price or yield?