Latest Tax Considerations News

Franklin Templeton Australia has launched the Franklin Australian Absolute Return Bond Fund – Class A, an actively managed fixed income fund now available on the ASX. The fund aims to deliver returns exceeding the Bloomberg AusBond Bank Bill Index with a medium risk profile and transparent fee structure.

BlackRock Investment Management has released the estimated distribution components for its iShares S&P/ASX Dividend Opportunities ESG Screened ETF for the period ending 9 October 2025, highlighting key income sources and tax considerations.

Beam Dental Bidco Pty Ltd has launched an unconditional $2.20 per share takeover bid for Pacific Smiles Group Limited, offering a 37.5% premium and aiming to consolidate full ownership. The offer is unanimously recommended by Pacific Smiles’ Independent Board Committee, with plans to delist the company from the ASX upon success.

BHP Group Limited has updated its dividend announcement, revealing the dividend reinvestment plan price for the first half of fiscal 2025. The fully franked dividend of USD 0.60 per share will be paid on 25 September, with shareholders able to reinvest at a DRP price based on recent market transactions.

Genesis Energy Limited has updated its dividend distribution details, confirming the NZD/AUD exchange rate for its interim dividend for the six months ending June 2025. The company also outlined terms for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, including a 2.5% discount and new share issuance.

Perpetual Limited has updated its dividend announcement, confirming a 10-day VWAP-based DRP price of AUD 19.03 for its unfranked interim dividend of AUD 0.54 per share payable in October 2025.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.1616 per Capital Note 10, reflecting a 4.66% annualised yield based on current benchmark rates.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has announced its latest quarterly distribution of AUD 0.0215 per unit, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering investors a choice to reinvest their dividends into new units.

Gold Road Resources has announced a fully franked special dividend of $0.43694 per share, contingent on its acquisition by Gold Fields’ Gruyere Holdings. The dividend will reduce the cash consideration payable under the scheme, with the board urging shareholders to approve the deal.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson has released comprehensive rules for its Dividend Reinvestment Plan, clarifying shareholder eligibility, participation options, and share allocation procedures.

Insurance Australia Group Limited announces a quarterly ordinary dividend of AUD 1.443 per Capital Note 3, payable mid-December 2025, with a partly franked distribution rate of 5.79% per annum.

CSL Limited has updated its dividend announcement for the first half of FY2025, confirming a USD 1.62 per share ordinary dividend and clarifying currency payment arrangements for global shareholders.