Latest Tax Ruling News

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.

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.

Mantle Minerals has announced a proposed capital return of $0.001 per share, subject to shareholder approval at its upcoming AGM, potentially distributing over $6 million back to investors.

Wesfarmers has announced a $1.50 per share capital management initiative, combining a $1.10 return of capital with a $0.40 fully-franked special dividend, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.

EVT Limited reported a solid financial year with normalised revenue rising 1.3% to A$1.237 billion and EBITDA up 6.3%, while net profit after tax surged 593%, driven by operational resilience and strategic growth initiatives including a major hotel management acquisition.

Ainsworth Game Technology has received an unconditional $1.00 per share takeover bid from Novomatic AG, with the independent board committee recommending acceptance subject to expert fairness opinions and no superior offers.

GTN Limited has finalised a $43.85 million capital return, distributing $0.23 per share to shareholders. The company awaits an Australian Tax Office ruling to clarify tax implications for investors.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks Limited have unveiled plans to merge via inter-conditional schemes, creating a new ASX-listed entity, Topco. The combination promises enhanced liquidity, portfolio diversification, and a stronger balance sheet, with expert endorsement affirming its benefits for shareholders.

Brickworks Limited and Washington H. Soul Pattinson have unveiled plans to combine under a newly capitalised ASX-listed entity, Topco, aiming to simplify their complex cross-shareholding and unlock shareholder value. Shareholders are set to vote on the scheme in September, with the merger expected to enhance liquidity and deliver dividend accretion.

Domain Holdings Australia has received a draft class ruling from the ATO that aligns with its previously disclosed tax positions for the upcoming CoStar acquisition scheme. The final ruling, expected post-implementation, will provide definitive tax clarity for shareholders.

FAR Limited reports robust production from Senegal’s Sangomar field and receives a provisional $11.5 million contingent payment, while addressing a $6 million indemnity claim from Woodside Energy.

AVJennings Limited has announced a fully franked special dividend conditional on its upcoming acquisition scheme, adjusting the final payout to shareholders. Key dates for dividend payment and scheme implementation are set for August 2025.