Latest Tax Considerations News

Infomedia Limited shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for acquisition by a TPG Capital-managed entity, with final court approval scheduled for 21 November 2025. The deal will lead to Infomedia’s delisting from the ASX and includes a special dividend and tax ruling application.

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its upcoming dividend payable to ASX CDI holders, impacting the Australian dollar amount investors will receive.

Equity Trustees Limited announces an off-market buy-back offer for MA Credit Income Trust units, allowing eligible unitholders to sell up to 5% of total units at net asset value as of 31 December 2025.

Central Petroleum has agreed to sell its Northern Territory sub-salt exploration permits to Georgina Energy, gaining a 25% equity stake in the helium-focused explorer. The deal refocuses Central on conventional oil and gas while offering shareholders exposure to emerging helium and hydrogen prospects.

Gathid Limited reported a 178% jump in Annual Recurring Revenue for FY25 alongside a major platform upgrade, but ongoing legal disputes over a business sale and a dip in early FY26 revenue raise fresh questions.

Infini Resources Limited has launched a non-renounceable pro-rata entitlement offer to raise approximately A$533,000 through Loyalty Options, alongside a separate allocation of 6 million options to its Joint Lead Managers. The capital raise aims to support ongoing exploration activities amid a complex risk landscape.

Westpac Banking Corporation has announced a fully franked final dividend of AUD 0.77 per share for the half-year ending September 2025, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available to eligible shareholders.

Newmont Corporation has announced a quarterly dividend of USD 0.25 per security, payable in December 2025, offering investors flexible currency payment options.

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.