Latest Tax Considerations News

Transurban Group has updated its dividend notification to include the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) price for its ordinary dividend of 33 cents per stapled security, partially franked at just 0.0518%.

Platinum Asia Investments Limited (PAI) has announced a proposed restructure via a scheme of arrangement to exchange its shares for units in the Platinum Asia Fund Complex ETF (PAXX), aiming to resolve a persistent discount to net tangible asset value (NTA). The scheme, supported by independent directors and deemed fair by an expert, includes a potential special dividend and awaits shareholder and court approval.

AVJennings shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a scheme of arrangement for a $0.655 per share cash acquisition by Proprium Capital Partners and AVID Property Group, marking a significant premium and a pivotal moment for the residential property developer.

Rey Resources Limited has dispatched its Target's Statement recommending shareholders accept an unconditional $0.028 per share cash offer from Vigorous Resources Pty Ltd. The bid, which offers a significant premium over historical prices, opens on 9 July and closes on 11 August 2025.

Kinterra Capital GP Corp. II has increased its takeover offer for New World Resources Limited to A$0.062 per share, presenting shareholders with a superior all-cash proposal compared to rival Central Asia Metals Plc. The offer, backed by Kinterra’s 19.3% stake, aims for full ownership and potential delisting of NWR.

Betashares Capital Ltd has released the estimated annual distribution components for its 28BB Fixed Term Corporate Bond Active ETF, signalling a 31% attributed income and a full cash payout for the 2024-25 financial year.

BlackRock Investment Management announces an estimated 73.32 cents per unit distribution for its iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF for the period ending June 30, 2025, highlighting a strong foreign income component.

BlackRock Investment Management announces an estimated 41.84 cents per unit distribution for the iShares Enhanced Cash ETF for the period ending June 30, 2025, highlighting a strong mix of Australian and foreign income sources.

Vigorous Resources has launched an unconditional off-market takeover bid for all shares in Rey Resources at a 160% premium, backed by unanimous board support and funding from a major shareholder.

Elders Limited has updated its dividend details for the six months ending March 2025, confirming an 18-cent per share payout, half of which is franked, with a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1.5% discount.

Sayona Mining Limited and Piedmont Lithium Inc. have agreed to merge, creating a leading North American lithium producer with complementary assets and a balanced ownership structure. The merger, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals, aims to unlock significant synergies and strengthen the combined company’s financial position.

Eildon Capital has launched a new Dividend and Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) offering Australian and New Zealand securityholders a cost-free way to reinvest distributions into additional stapled securities. The plan provides flexible participation options and detailed governance to support investor choice and capital growth.