Latest Capital Gains News

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.

African Gold Limited has entered into a binding agreement for acquisition by Montage Gold Corp. in an all-scrip deal valuing African Gold at a significant premium. The transaction aims to combine key Côte d’Ivoire gold assets under one larger entity.

Global Masters Fund Limited (GFL) reported a robust 19.8% total return for FY2025, surpassing the MSCI World Index, while unveiling strategic moves to diversify beyond Berkshire Hathaway into private growth and regional quality funds.

Australian Foundation Investment Company plans special fully franked dividends alongside its 2026 interim and final payouts, leveraging a strong franking credit balance.

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.

Shriro Holdings Limited has announced a $5 million off-market share buy-back at $0.81 per share, representing nearly 8% of its issued capital and approved by shareholders. The move returns excess capital following a strategic shift and may reshape the company’s growth trajectory.

Equity Trustees Limited announces an off-market buy-back offer for MA Credit Income Trust units, allowing eligible unitholders to sell up to 5% of total units at net asset value as of 31 December 2025.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a 33 basis point increase in its CET1 capital ratio for Q3 2025, driven by earnings growth despite a rise in risk-weighted assets. Liquidity and leverage metrics remain robust, underscoring the bank's resilient capital position.