Latest Capital Gains Tax News

Otto Energy has received a draft ATO Class Ruling confirming part of its $40 million capital return will be treated as a dividend, with the remainder as a return of capital. The final ruling and payment are expected in June 2025.

Hutchison Telecommunications (Amsterdam) B.V., a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings, has made a takeover offer for all shares in Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited at A$0.032 per share, representing a significant premium to recent trading prices. The offer requires at least 97% acceptance to proceed and aims to delist HTAL from the ASX.

Garda Property Group has upgraded its FY25 Funds from Operations guidance by 12%, maintaining distributions while preparing for the North Lakes sale settlement in August 2025. The sale proceeds will significantly reduce gearing, with capital gains tax implications deferred to FY26.

Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of De Grey Mining through a scheme of arrangement, issuing new shares to De Grey shareholders and initiating De Grey’s imminent ASX delisting.

Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of De Grey Mining, issuing new shares to De Grey shareholders and preparing to integrate the promising Hemi gold project into its portfolio.

Wellard Limited has secured a final ATO Class Ruling confirming its 2 cents-per-share return of capital is not a dividend, clarifying tax treatment for shareholders following the sale of its MV Ocean Ute vessel.

Bravura Solutions has received a final Class Ruling from the Australian Taxation Office clarifying the tax treatment of its recent $0.163 per share capital return, providing certainty for shareholders holding shares on capital account.

Whitebark Energy Limited has announced an off-market takeover offer to acquire all shares and options in King Energy Limited, with unanimous support from King’s board. The offer aims to create a diversified Australian energy company with enhanced market presence and operational synergies.

Astral Resources NL has initiated an off-market takeover offer for Maximus Resources Limited, proposing one Astral share for every two Maximus shares. The Maximus Board unanimously recommends acceptance, highlighting a significant premium and strategic consolidation benefits.

Leo Lithium has completed the sale of its remaining interest in the Goulamina Project, distributing over A$249 million to shareholders and restructuring its board as it pivots towards new asset acquisitions.

Leo Lithium Limited reports a robust cash position of $269.3 million following the sale of a 40% stake in MLBV, underpinning its financial strength amid ongoing operational expenditures.

Alternative Investment Trust (ASX: AIQ) has announced a special unfranked dividend of AUD 0.04186 per unit, representing a full return of capital to investors, payable in February 2025.