Latest Dividend Policy News

Diversified United Investment Limited shareholders overwhelmingly approved a merger with Australian United Investment Company Limited, setting the stage for increased dividends and operational efficiencies.

Evolution Mining (ASX: EVN) ended March 2026 with a net cash position of $42 million and a $1.37 billion cash balance, driven by strong cash flow from high-margin operations and on-track production.

Kjerulf David Hastings Ainsworth has taken a sharper stance in his bid for Ainsworth Game Technology, opposing Novomatic’s constitutional takeover protections while nominating a former CEO for the board and pressing for a dividend policy amendment.

Cadence Opportunities Fund weathered a sharp March selloff to deliver a robust 35.9% gain for the 2026 financial year so far, while announcing a fully franked interim dividend of 7.5 cents per share.

Whitefield Income Limited has declared fully franked monthly dividends of 0.583 cents per share for April through June 2026, delivering an annualised yield of 8.3% based on the March 31 share price. The company continues its approach of combining steady monthly payments with potential half yearly top-ups.

BHP Group has updated its dividend announcement to reveal the dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) allocation price for the six months ending December 2025, confirming a fully franked USD 0.73 per share dividend payable in multiple currencies.

Fonterra has completed a major $3.2 billion capital return to its shareholders through a Court-approved scheme, with payments scheduled for mid-April 2026.

Spheria Emerging Companies Limited (ASX:SEC) has reported its shares traded at an average premium to pre-tax NTA over the 2025-26 financial year, successfully passing a key conditional proposal and confirming its continued status as a listed investment company (LIC).

Sandon Capital Investments Limited (ASX:SNC) has announced a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) offering eligible shareholders the opportunity to buy new shares at a 4.1% discount to the recent closing price, aiming to raise up to $10.7 million to support working capital and investment growth.

Rio Tinto Limited has updated its 2025 final dividend announcement, confirming a fully franked ordinary dividend of USD 2.54 per share payable on April 16, 2026, with detailed currency exchange rates and payment arrangements.

Turners Automotive Group Limited (NZX:TRA) has announced an ordinary dividend of NZD 0.10588235 per share for the quarter ending 31 December 2025, payable on 29 April 2026, with a fully franked component and a supplementary unfranked dividend. The company offers a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) with a 2% discount and new shares to be issued under the plan.

Northern Star Resources announces a substantial on-market share buy-back program of up to A$500 million starting April 2026, aiming to enhance shareholder returns while maintaining financial strength.