Latest Special Dividends News

Bank of Queensland (ASX: BOQ) has announced a strategic capital partnership with Challenger Limited (ASX: CGF), involving a $3.7 billion whole-of-loan sale and a forward flow arrangement for equipment finance assets. The deal aims to optimise BOQ’s funding base, support SME equipment finance growth, and enable capital returns to shareholders.

Excelsior Capital Limited has announced a further fully franked special dividend of over $10 million amid its ongoing winding up process, alongside key board changes and plans for final capital returns.

Lion Selection Group Limited has reported a robust half-year profit of $36.6 million, driven by strategic investments in Australian mining companies amid a resurging resources boom. The company also declared a fully franked dividend, signalling confidence in its portfolio and market outlook.

Challenger Limited has lowered its non-binding offer for Pepper Money to $2.25 per share, adjusting for upcoming dividends, marking its final bid amid ongoing negotiations.

Challenger Limited has lowered its non-binding offer to acquire Pepper Money Limited, citing tougher market conditions. The revised price now stands at A$2.25 per share, down from A$2.60.

Australian Strategic Materials and Energy Fuels have amended their acquisition deal, replacing a special dividend with a direct cash payment to ASM shareholders, while maintaining the original share swap terms.

OM Holdings has declared a special dividend following the sale of its 26% interest in Ntsimbintle Mining, signalling a strategic return of capital to shareholders.

Pengana International Equities has dismissed an unauthorized announcement about management changes and outlined plans for a shareholder buy-back and potential special dividend amid its strategic review.

Excelsior Capital Ltd has clarified its Special Interim Dividend payment of 241.43 cents per share, fully franked and payable on 20 March 2026, reinforcing its commitment to shareholder returns.

Excelsior Capital Limited reported a $2.08 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025 as it moves to wind up operations, yet declared a substantial fully franked interim dividend.

Brisbane Broncos Limited has reported a robust 2025 financial year, with profit before tax soaring 35% to $11.34 million, buoyed by premiership wins in both the NRL and NRLW competitions. The club also declared a special dividend, reflecting its strong commercial and community momentum.

Future Generation Global Limited reported a 50% drop in net profit for 2025 but maintained strong investment portfolio growth and declared a special fully franked dividend, while continuing its significant social impact contributions.