Latest Special Dividends News

Australian United Investment Company Limited (ASX:AUI) updated its dividend details to include a DRP issue price of AUD 11.6623 per share, maintaining a fully franked total dividend of 28 cents for the six months to June 2026.

Prestal Holdings Limited posted a 30% drop in sales to $10.3 million and a $3.6 million net loss for FY26, while exiting its core Hampers With Bite business in a strategic pivot.

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.

United Overseas Australia Ltd (ASX:UOS) reported a 10.3% rise in half-year revenue to $124.65 million for the period ended 30 June 2026, while net profit after tax fell 7.7% to $41.17 million. The company announced a combined interim and special dividend totaling 2.0 cents per share.

Mirrabooka Investments posted a 63.6% profit increase to $13 million for FY26 but saw its portfolio return lag the benchmark. The company declared a 14 cents fully franked dividend and welcomed Alison Gibson as new CEO following Mark Freeman's retirement.

Kip McGrath Education Centres reversed prior losses with a $2.5 million profit in FY26 despite a 4.3% revenue dip driven by franchise consolidation and foreign exchange headwinds. The company declared a special dividend and faces an unsolicited $0.73 per share takeover offer.

Australian Foundation Investment Company (ASX:AFI) reported a $293.5 million profit for FY26, holding dividends steady despite portfolio returns lagging the market. Leadership transitioned as Alison Gibson took the helm following Mark Freeman’s retirement.

WAM Active Limited delivered a historic 75.5% investment portfolio return in FY2026, driving net profit after tax up 355% to $33.8 million and declaring fully franked dividends totaling 9.4 cents per share.

Clime Capital has reported an unaudited $13.4 million pre-tax profit for FY26, declared a September quarter dividend, and is considering a special dividend pending audit completion.

Integrated Research’s FY26 results reveal a sharp 91% drop in net profit amid softer renewals and rising expenses, offset by a 27% jump in cash and a special dividend. The company pushes forward with AI-powered products despite early-stage commercialisation risks.