Latest Special Dividends News

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.

QuickFee reported a 9% normalised revenue decline in Q3 FY26, driven by US finance weakness post-US Pay Now sale, while Australian legal disbursement funding surged, underpinning confidence in FY26 earnings guidance.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited’s portfolio plunged 19.4% in the March quarter, dragging its net tangible asset value down by nearly 30%, as growth stocks stumbled amid geopolitical tensions and rising rates. The fund added furniture retailer Koala Company and sees value in its resilient holdings despite the rough patch.

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

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.

CVC Limited (ASX: CVC) is returning cash to shareholders with a fully franked 5 cent special dividend, driven by strong second-half performance and proceeds from its recent Laverton property sale.

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.