Latest Tax Implications News

Ainsworth Game Technology’s Independent Board Committee has unanimously recommended shareholders accept Novomatic AG’s unconditional $1.00 per share cash takeover offer, supported by an independent expert’s report deeming the offer fair and reasonable.

Magellan Asset Management has announced a special distribution of 11.00 cents per unit for its Magellan Global Opportunities Fund – Active ETF, offering investors a timely income boost alongside a reinvestment option.

Euroz Hartleys has obtained an Australian Taxation Office Class Ruling confirming the tax treatment of its recent capital return, providing clarity for shareholders on how proceeds will be taxed.

LDR Assets Pty Ltd, controlled by the Lederer Family Office, has made an off-market takeover bid for all stapled securities of the Elanor Commercial Property Fund at a premium price, citing concerns over ECF's recent financial performance.

NSX Limited shareholders will decide on a recommended acquisition scheme offering $0.04 cash per fully paid share, representing a substantial premium. The Board and an independent expert endorse the deal, which would see NSX delisted and become a CNSX subsidiary.

Ausbil Investment Management has launched the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund – Active ETF, targeting tax effective income and potential capital growth through an actively managed Australian equities portfolio. The Fund will trade on the ASX AQUA market under ticker DIVI, featuring a 0.85% management fee and monthly distributions.

Samuel Terry Asset Management has launched an off-market takeover offer for all Eildon Capital Group stapled securities at A$0.80 per security, representing a notable premium over recent trading prices. The move aims to consolidate ownership and potentially delist Eildon Capital from the ASX.

QuickFee Limited has divested its US Pay Now payments business for US$26.35 million while keeping its US Finance operations and loan book, withdrawing FY26 earnings guidance amid ongoing tax and transaction cost assessments.

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a binding ruling detailing the capital gains tax treatment for Spartan Resources shareholders following Ramelius Resources' acquisition via a Scheme of Arrangement. Eligible shareholders can elect partial scrip-for-scrip rollover relief, deferring tax on the share component of their proceeds.

Duxton Farms proposes a scheme of arrangement to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Orchards, offering scrip with optional cash consideration. An independent expert values the transaction as fair and reasonable, highlighting the strategic benefits of a larger, diversified agricultural platform.

Duxton Farms Ltd has announced a scheme of arrangement to acquire all issued preference shares of Duxton Dried Fruits Pty Ltd, offering a mix of scrip and cash consideration. An independent expert has assessed the transaction as fair and reasonable, endorsing the merger as a strategic step to create a diversified agricultural investment platform.

Duxton Farms proposes to acquire all preference shares of Duxton Bees via a scheme of arrangement, offering 0.839 Duxton Farms shares per Duxton Bees preference share, with up to 20% cash consideration. The independent expert values Duxton Bees preference shares between $0.64 and $0.85 on a control basis and considers the transaction fair and reasonable.