Latest Capital Gains Tax News

The Australian Tax Office has issued rulings confirming capital gains tax roll-over relief for Aurumin Limited shareholders and optionholders involved in recent schemes of arrangement, clarifying key tax implications.

Astron Limited has advanced its Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sands Project with conditional senior debt support and ongoing financing discussions, targeting a final investment decision by the end of March 2026.

Nine Entertainment Co. is reshaping its media portfolio with the acquisition of QMS Media, the sale of its radio assets, and a regional TV affiliate deal, aiming to boost digital revenue to over 60% by FY27.

Mayfield Childcare Limited’s board has issued a Target’s Statement recommending shareholders reject Embark Early Education’s unsolicited takeover offer, citing undervaluation and significant risks. The offer, which includes a scrip or cash option, is seen as opportunistically timed amid Mayfield’s operational turnaround.

Embark Early Education Limited has initiated an off-market takeover bid for Mayfield Childcare Limited, offering shareholders a choice between scrip or cash consideration at a significant premium. The bid aims to consolidate operations and expand Embark’s footprint across Australia’s childcare sector.

State Street Global Advisors has announced a 70.11 cents per unit cash distribution for its flagship SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF, alongside franking and foreign tax credits, marking a key income event for investors as 2025 closes.

Locate Technologies has secured court approval for its scheme of arrangement, marking a pivotal shift as its shares suspend trading on the ASX ahead of a planned delisting and NZX listing.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has initiated an unconditional all-cash proportional takeover offer for 2.9% of Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd shares at $1.30 each, representing a significant premium over recent trading prices and a competing bid by Novomatic.

Kula Gold Limited’s board unanimously recommends shareholders accept Forrestania Resources’ off-market takeover offer, valuing Kula shares at a significant premium and promising reduced funding risks and exposure to a stronger combined gold portfolio.

QGold Pty Ltd has initiated an unconditional on-market takeover offer for all shares of Venus Metals Corporation Limited at $0.17 per share, representing a notable premium to recent trading prices. The offer, which allows immediate acceptance via ASX brokers, signals a potential shift in control and strategy for Venus Metals.

Astron Limited has received a pivotal Australian Taxation Office Class Ruling confirming capital gains tax roll-over relief for shareholders following its redomicile from Hong Kong to Australia. This development streamlines the company’s structure and offers potential long-term benefits to investors.

Whitefield Industrials reported a 4% decline in net profit for the half-year to September 2025 but maintained a strong fully franked dividend and delivered portfolio returns above its benchmark.