Latest Tax Considerations News

Hutchison Telecommunications (Amsterdam) B.V., a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings, has made a takeover offer for all shares in Hutchison Telecommunications (Australia) Limited at A$0.032 per share, representing a significant premium to recent trading prices. The offer requires at least 97% acceptance to proceed and aims to delist HTAL from the ASX.

Judo Capital Holdings Limited has announced a fully franked quarterly distribution of AUD 1.81682 per capital note, payable in August 2025. This payment reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to rewarding investors amid stable market conditions.

The Reject Shop Limited has entered a recommended scheme of arrangement with Dollarama Inc., offering shareholders $6.68 cash per share, a substantial premium over recent trading prices. The Independent Expert deems the deal fair and reasonable, with a shareholder meeting set for June 23.

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its upcoming dividend payable to ASX-listed CDI holders, impacting the Australian dollar equivalent of the payout.

Engenco Limited’s independent board committee recommends shareholders accept Elph Investments’ 30.5 cents per share takeover offer, despite an independent expert deeming the price ‘not fair but reasonable’. The offer, conditional on increasing Elph’s stake to over 92%, presents shareholders with a choice between immediate liquidity and longer-term exposure.

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.