Latest Special Dividends News

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.

Infomedia Ltd’s acquisition by McQueen BidCo, backed by TPG Capital, has been legally approved, triggering trading suspension and scheduled shareholder payments.

The Supreme Court of New South Wales has approved the acquisition of Infomedia Ltd by a TPG-managed entity, setting a clear path for the scheme’s implementation and a special dividend payout.

Apiam Animal Health reported a challenging FY25 with underperformance in its core clinical segment but has rebounded strongly in Q1 FY26. The company is now poised for acquisition by Adamantem Capital, offering shareholders a premium cash and scrip deal.

TPG Telecom has launched a $138 million Retail Reinvestment Plan, allowing eligible shareholders to reinvest proceeds from a $3 billion capital return. This initiative complements a $300 million institutional plan, aiming to reduce debt and enhance shareholder value.

Infomedia Ltd has announced a fully franked special dividend of 2.9 cents per share, payable in late November, linked to its pending acquisition by McQueen BidCo Pty Ltd.

Whitefield Industrials reported a 4% decline in net profit for the half-year to September 2025 but maintained a strong fully franked dividend and delivered portfolio returns above its benchmark.