Latest Special Dividends News

Bluescope Steel has announced a special unfranked dividend of AUD 1.00 per share, payable in late February 2026, signaling a notable return to shareholders outside its regular dividend schedule.

BlueScope announces a $1.00 per share unfranked special dividend, returning $438 million to shareholders from recent asset sales and working capital releases. The steelmaker signals a robust cash flow outlook with a planned capex reduction in FY2027.

Apiam Animal Health Limited shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement offering $0.87 cash per share or a mix of cash and unlisted scrip in a new holding company controlled by Adamantem Capital. The Independent Expert deems the cash offer fair and reasonable, while scrip options carry liquidity and minority risks.

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a final Class Ruling clarifying the tax treatment of TPG Telecom’s recent $3 billion capital return and special dividend, confirming no part of the capital return is taxable as a dividend.

Infomedia Ltd has been officially acquired by McQueen BidCo, with shareholders receiving $1.671 per share following dividend adjustments. The company is now delisted from the ASX, marking a significant transition under new ownership.

Joyce Group reported solid FY25 results with strong revenue growth and a 20% expansion in KWB showrooms, alongside a key leadership transition at KWB.

Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) reported a 62% jump in underlying EBITDA for FY25, underpinned by strong margin expansion and operational leverage. The company reaffirms its optimistic FY26 outlook with double-digit EBITDA growth expected.

ECP Emerging Growth Limited reported a modest 2.4% return for FY2025, lagging the ASX Small Ordinaries Index, but is pursuing new strategies including a pre-IPO fund investment and a special dividend to address shareholder value concerns.

Solvar Limited has sold its New Zealand arrears loan book for NZ$8 million, accelerating its exit from the NZ market and announcing a special fully franked dividend for shareholders.

Australian Foundation Investment Company plans special fully franked dividends alongside its 2026 interim and final payouts, leveraging a strong franking credit balance.

Wesfarmers Limited announces a fully franked special dividend of AUD 0.40 per share alongside a $1.10 capital return, both payable on December 4, 2025. Eligible shareholders can participate in the Dividend Investment Plan for the dividend component, marking a significant move in the company’s 2025 capital management strategy.

Wesfarmers has set the allocation price for shares issued under its Dividend Investment Plan for the special dividend at $81.0055, with just over 12% of shareholders opting in. Shares will be allocated on 4 December 2025.