Latest Tax Considerations News

Domain Holdings Australia has agreed to a $3 billion acquisition by CoStar Group, offering shareholders $4.43 per share and a potential special dividend, with strong board and major shareholder backing.

Macquarie Group Limited has announced a quarterly ordinary dividend of AUD 1.7124 per security on its perpetual capital notes, with a 35% franking rate and a total distribution yield of 6.79% per annum.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced its 2025 interim dividend of 83 cents per share, partially franked and accompanied by New Zealand imputation credits. The bank’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Option Plan will continue without discount, underscoring steady shareholder returns.

Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of De Grey Mining through a scheme of arrangement, issuing new shares to De Grey shareholders and initiating De Grey’s imminent ASX delisting.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked interim dividend of AUD 0.76 per share for the half-year ending March 2025, payable in June with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to eligible shareholders.

Wellard Limited has secured a final ATO Class Ruling confirming its 2 cents-per-share return of capital is not a dividend, clarifying tax treatment for shareholders following the sale of its MV Ocean Ute vessel.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for six Australian bond ETFs, reflecting updated reference indices and market conditions effective May 1, 2025.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for its suite of ETFs for April 2025, alongside details on the distribution reinvestment plan and tax considerations.

SIV Capital Limited reported a modest positive net cash flow for Q3 FY25 and holds over $8 million in cash, yet its ASX securities remain suspended pending compliance with listing rules.

EBOS Group Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of NZD 0.595 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 2.5% discount.

Lendlease Group has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.06044049 per security for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on March 12, 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains fully operational with no discount applied.

Qualitas Real Estate Income Fund has updated its dividend announcement, confirming an ordinary distribution of AUD 0.011273 per security payable on February 17, 2025.