Latest Special Dividends News

CVC Limited announces the planned resignation of CEO Mark Avery by July 2026, triggering a leadership reshuffle with Executive Chair Craig Treasure set to become Managing Director and Andrew Ashwood stepping in as CEO.

Brisbane Broncos capped a landmark 2025 season with both NRL and NRLW premiership victories, driving a 20.5% revenue surge and a 36% profit increase. The club rewarded shareholders with increased dividends amid record crowds and expanded community programs.

Bank of Queensland declares a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.4859 per Capital Note security, reflecting an annualised yield of 5.77%, payable in August 2026.

Whitefield Industrials reported a 5.6% drop in net profit to $21.1 million for FY2026 but maintained its fully franked dividend at 10.5 cents per share, while its portfolio outperformed the ASX200 Industrials benchmark over one and three years.

Australian Strategic Materials Limited (ASM) shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for Energy Fuels Inc. to acquire 100% of ASM shares and options, offering a significant premium and exposure to a vertically integrated rare earth supply chain.

The ACCC has given the green light for Zurich’s acquisition of ClearView, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. With board and Crescent Capital Partners backing the deal, the transaction edges closer to completion, pending further approvals.

Pengana International Equities (ASX:PIA) unveils a comprehensive capital management plan offering shareholders an equal-access off-market buy-back at after-tax NTA, a fully franked special dividend, and appoints Antipodes Global Investment Management to steer its portfolio.

Bank of Queensland has finalised the sale of its equipment finance portfolio to Challenger for $3.62 billion, marking a pivotal step in its strategic transformation. The transaction sets the stage for potential shareholder returns through a buyback and special dividend, pending approvals.

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.55 million penalty on Money3 Loans, a Solvar subsidiary, for limited breaches of the National Consumer Credit Act between 2019 and 2021. Solvar highlights strengthened governance and underwriting since the period in question.

Energy Fuels has secured Foreign Investment Review Board approval to acquire Australian Strategic Materials, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The deal now awaits shareholder and court approvals, with implementation targeted for early July.

OM Holdings faced a challenging ferroalloy market in FY2025 but maintained production resilience, secured refinancing, and rationalised its portfolio through key asset sales, while advancing sustainability initiatives.

Qube Holdings has obtained an ASX waiver allowing it to deviate from the standard scheme of arrangement timetable, enabling a fully franked special dividend payment and accommodating bidder funding arrangements. The board unanimously recommends shareholder approval, contingent on independent expert support and absence of superior proposals.