Latest Tax Considerations News

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.

WAM Capital Limited has announced a six-month ordinary dividend of AUD 0.0775 per share, partially franked at 60%, payable on April 30, 2025. The company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan remains fully available to shareholders.

Northern Star Resources has announced a fully unfranked dividend of AUD 0.25 per share, payable on March 27, 2025, reflecting its financial results for the half-year ended December 31, 2024.

Suncorp Group Limited has announced a combined ordinary and special dividend totaling AUD 0.63 per security, fully franked and backed by APRA approval for a capital reduction. The payment is scheduled for mid-March 2025.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia announces a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 2.25 per share, payable March 28, 2025, reflecting solid financial results for the period ending December 31, 2024.