Latest Capital Gains Tax News

Euroz Hartleys has obtained an Australian Taxation Office Class Ruling confirming the tax treatment of its recent capital return, providing clarity for shareholders on how proceeds will be taxed.

Cobram Estate Olives Limited has launched a $185 million capital raising to fund a major expansion of its vertically integrated olive oil operations in California, aiming to become the largest olive farmer in the US.

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a binding ruling detailing the capital gains tax treatment for Spartan Resources shareholders following Ramelius Resources' acquisition via a Scheme of Arrangement. Eligible shareholders can elect partial scrip-for-scrip rollover relief, deferring tax on the share component of their proceeds.

Wesfarmers has announced a $1.50 per share capital management initiative, combining a $1.10 return of capital with a $0.40 fully-franked special dividend, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

Vonex Limited shareholders are set to vote on a court-approved scheme of arrangement for Maxo Telecommunications to acquire the remaining 30.6% stake, offering a significant premium. The scheme promises a timely cash exit amid sector uncertainties.

PointsBet Holdings Limited has lodged its Target’s Statement advising shareholders to reject the unsolicited all-scrip takeover offer from betr Entertainment Limited, endorsing instead the competing all-cash bid from MIXI Australia. The PointsBet Board highlights significant concerns over betr’s offer, including valuation, liquidity, and conditionality.

Astron Corporation Limited is set to redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia through a scheme of arrangement, creating a new Australian parent company, Aus NewCo. This move aims to align the corporate structure with its Australian assets and simplify shareholder voting.

betr Entertainment Limited has launched a superior all-scrip takeover offer for PointsBet Holdings Limited, valuing PointsBet shares between $1.22 and $1.29 each and aiming to create Australia’s fourth largest online wagering operator. The deal promises substantial cost synergies and strategic growth opportunities.

Growthpoint Properties Australia reported FY25 results exceeding funds from operations guidance, increased distributions, and achieved its Net Zero Target, while reducing gearing and expanding funds management.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) has announced a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement to exchange its shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), aiming to resolve a persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA). The scheme, supported by independent directors and deemed fair by an expert, includes a potential special dividend and awaits shareholder and court approval.

Rey Resources Limited has dispatched its Target's Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional $0.028 per share cash offer from Vigorous Resources Pty Ltd. The bid, which offers a significant premium over historical prices, opens on 9 July and closes on 11 August 2025.

Kinterra Capital GP Corp. II has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources Limited to A$0.062 per share, presenting shareholders with a superior all-cash proposal compared to rival Central Asia Metals Plc. The offer, backed by Kinterra’s 19.3% stake, aims for full ownership and potential delisting of NWR.