Latest Taxation News

Careteq Limited faces a significant repayment demand from the ATO over R&D tax claims but is mounting a formal objection backed by legal counsel.

Select Harvests Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a $28.7 million profit in the first half of FY2025, buoyed by higher almond prices and improved operational efficiency. The company also secured $240 million in refinancing, positioning itself for future growth despite a slightly reduced almond crop forecast.

Top Shelf International Holdings has resolved its long-standing excise debt issue, leading to the dismissal of Australian Taxation Office proceedings against its subsidiary.

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has announced an ordinary dividend of NZD 0.28235294 per share for the six months ending March 31, 2025, payable on July 4. The dividend is unfranked and includes a supplementary component, with a 15% withholding tax applied.

Xanadu Mines Limited has received a conditional off-market takeover offer from Bastion Mining Pte Ltd at A$0.08 per share, representing a significant premium. The company’s independent Takeover Committee unanimously recommends acceptance, supported by an independent expert’s fair and reasonable valuation.

Otto Energy has received a draft ATO Class Ruling confirming part of its $40 million capital return will be treated as a dividend, with the remainder as a return of capital. The final ruling and payment are expected in June 2025.

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT has announced a quarterly distribution of 2.125 cents per unit for the period ending March 31, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to delivering steady income to investors.

Top Shelf International Holdings has completed the sale of its Campbellfield production assets for $8 million, fully settling its ATO excise liability and advancing its financial restructuring.

Garda Property Group has upgraded its FY25 Funds from Operations guidance by 12%, maintaining distributions while preparing for the North Lakes sale settlement in August 2025. The sale proceeds will significantly reduce gearing, with capital gains tax implications deferred to FY26.

Celsius Resources Limited has launched an offer of up to 423.95 million new options to key placement participants, including Silvercorp Metals and its lead manager, aiming to support ongoing project funding without immediate capital inflow.

Abacus Storage King has turned down a $1.47 per security acquisition proposal from a consortium, arguing the offer undervalues the company and carries significant tax-related risks.

Charter Hall Long WALE REIT has announced a 6.25 cents per stapled security distribution for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, featuring a significant AMIT Fund Payment component. This distribution reflects the REIT’s ongoing commitment to delivering steady income to investors under the Attribution Managed Investment Trust framework.