HomeCo Announces AUD 0.0215 Per Unit Distribution for Q3 2025

Distribution Details and Timeline

HomeCo Daily Needs REIT (ASX – HDN) has declared an ordinary quarterly distribution of AUD 0.0215 per fully paid ordinary unit. The distribution relates to the financial period ending 30 September 2025. Key dates for investors include the ex-dividend date on 29 September 2025, the record date on 30 September 2025, and the payment date scheduled for 24 November 2025.

Unfranked Distribution and Tax Considerations

The distribution is fully unfranked, meaning it does not carry any franking credits. Investors should note that withholding tax applies where relevant, but no additional tax components have been disclosed. This is consistent with HomeCo’s typical distribution profile, reflecting its underlying income sources and tax status.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) Offers Flexibility

HomeCo continues to offer a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) for this distribution, allowing security holders to reinvest their dividends into new units rather than receiving cash. The DRP is offered with no discount to the market price, and the reinvestment price will be calculated based on the five trading day volume-weighted average price (VWAP) starting 2 October 2025. Investors must lodge their DRP election by 1 October 2025 at 5 – 00 pm to participate. New units issued under the DRP will rank equally with existing units and will be issued on the payment date.

Implications for Investors and Market

This distribution announcement maintains HomeCo’s steady income stream for investors focused on daily needs retail real estate. The availability of a DRP without a discount suggests the REIT is confident in its unit price stability and investor appetite for reinvestment. While the distribution amount remains modest, it reflects the REIT’s ongoing operational performance and cash flow generation.

Investors will be watching for the DRP pricing announcement expected on 9 October 2025, which will provide clarity on the exact reinvestment terms. The lack of any required approvals or conditions for this distribution simplifies the process and signals routine operational continuity.