Latest Franking News

Dalaroo Metals has kicked off a fully funded 12,000-metre RC drilling campaign at its Bondoukou Gold Ridge Project in Côte d’Ivoire, targeting a 7 km gold-in-soil corridor with multiple high-grade prospects and promising early geological signs.

Bega Cheese Limited has confirmed a fully franked ordinary dividend of 7.5 cents per share for the half-year ending June 2026, payable on 1 October, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan priced at AUD 6.13 per share and no discount.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia updates its final dividend details for FY26, offering a fully franked AUD 2.70 per share payout with flexible currency payments and a full Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Kantra Copper (ASX:KAN) showcased a robust growth strategy at the Copper to the World Conference, spotlighting its Kanmantoo mine extension, Emily Star development, and advancing exploration projects. The company maintains strong production guidance and financial health amid a tightening copper market.

Alcoa Corporation has filed to register shares of its common stock to be issued in connection with its $4.1 billion acquisition of South32 Limited’s upstream aluminum assets, spanning Australia, Brazil and South Africa. The deal includes cash, stock consideration, and contingent payments linked to commodity prices, pending customary approvals and shareholder support.

Lendlease Group has updated its FY26 half-year dividend details, confirming the DRP price after the VWAP period and outlining dividend equivalents in AUD, NZD, and GBP. The unfranked dividend of AUD 0.0955 per security will be paid on 16 September 2026.

Perpetual Limited has updated its dividend announcement to confirm that the default payment method is cash rather than reinvestment, with a 63-cent unfranked dividend for the period ending June 2026.

St Barbara Limited has declared a fully franked dividend and is progressing construction and exploration across its New Simberi and Nova Scotia gold projects, supported by a strong cash position and no debt.

Thorney Opportunities Ltd swung to a $4.44 million loss before tax in FY2026, weighed down by unrealised investment losses, yet increased its final dividend and pressed on with share buybacks.

Pengana International Equities (ASX: PIA) posted a sharp 82% plunge in net profit for FY26, triggering a strategic board reshuffle and a capital management package including a special dividend and buy-back proposal.

Cadence Opportunities Fund (ASX: CDO) is offering eligible shareholders a chance to buy up to $30,000 of shares at a 3.5% discount to market price, following a 30.3% portfolio gain for FY26 and a 41% total shareholder return.

AMCIL posted a $6.9 million profit for FY2026 while its portfolio returned negative 10%, underperforming the ASX 200. The company cut dividends to 4.0 cents fully franked, reshuffled holdings, and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO.