Latest Capital Gains Tax News

Astron Corporation Limited proposes to shift its corporate domicile from Hong Kong to Australia by establishing a new Australian parent company, Astron Limited. Shareholders and CDI holders will exchange their securities on a two-for-one basis, aligning the group’s structure with its Australian assets and simplifying governance.

BWP Trust proposes to internalise its management by acquiring BWPM from Wesfarmers for $142.6 million, restructure 62 Bunnings leases to extend lease terms and options, and commit $86 million to capital upgrades. The transaction is forecast to be accretive to FY2026 distributions and requires investor approval.

The Australian Taxation Office has issued a binding ruling clarifying the tax treatment for De Grey Mining shareholders following Northern Star Resources’ acquisition. The ruling confirms capital gains tax deferral options for eligible investors.

Yowie Group Ltd has initiated an off-market takeover bid to acquire Keybridge Capital Limited, offering one Yowie share for each Keybridge share amid Keybridge's financial distress and administration history.

Spartan Resources Limited shareholders are set to vote on a scheme of arrangement for Ramelius Resources Limited to acquire all Spartan shares, creating a leading Australian gold producer with a pro forma market capitalization of $5.3 billion.

Otto Energy Limited has clarified that part of its recent capital return will be treated as a dividend according to a draft ATO ruling, prompting shareholders to consider tax implications carefully.

Bastion Mining has tabled a recommended $0.08 per share cash offer for Xanadu Mines, representing a significant premium and backed unanimously by Xanadu's independent directors and largest shareholder.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Northern Star Resources has completed its acquisition of De Grey Mining, issuing new shares to De Grey shareholders and preparing to integrate the promising Hemi gold project into its portfolio.