Latest Capital Gains News

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.

Macquarie Group Limited reported a 3% increase in net profit to A$1.655 billion for the half year ended 30 September 2025, driven by robust performances in its asset management and capital segments. The Group’s diversified funding and strong capital position underpin its strategic growth and climate finance initiatives.

WAM Income Maximiser Limited (WMX) has outperformed its benchmark since its IPO, fully deploying capital ahead of schedule and delivering increasing monthly fully franked dividends.

Garda Property Group has announced its distribution components for the year ending June 2026, highlighting key tax elements and a total cash payout scheduled for mid-October.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd has launched an unconditional $2.20 per share takeover bid for Pacific Smiles Group Limited, offering a 37.5% premium and aiming to consolidate full ownership. The offer is unanimously recommended by Pacific Smiles’ Independent Board Committee, with plans to delist the company from the ASX upon success.