Latest Tax Implications News

Contact Energy Limited has announced a court-approved scheme to acquire Manawa Energy Limited, offering Manawa shareholders $1.12 cash plus 0.5830 new Contact shares per share, representing a significant premium. The merger aims to create a diversified renewable energy portfolio with substantial synergies and growth prospects.

The Reject Shop Limited has entered a recommended scheme of arrangement with Dollarama Inc., offering shareholders $6.68 cash per share, a substantial premium over recent trading prices. The Independent Expert deems the deal fair and reasonable, with a shareholder meeting set for June 23.

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.

Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced an ordinary unfranked dividend of AUD 0.44 per share for the six months ending March 2025, with key dates set for May and July.

Clean Seas Seafood Limited has entered a binding scheme of arrangement with Yumbah Aquaculture, offering shareholders a 52% premium cash exit or a speculative scrip alternative. The Independent Board Committee recommends approval, with a shareholder meeting set for June 23.

ResMed Inc has updated the foreign exchange rate for its upcoming dividend payable to ASX-listed CDI holders, impacting the Australian dollar equivalent of the payout.

ANZ Group Holdings Limited has announced an interim dividend of 83 cents per share, partially franked at 70%, payable on 1 July 2025, with options for shareholders to receive payments in AUD, NZD, or GBP.

Wellard Limited has secured a final ATO Class Ruling confirming its 2 cents-per-share return of capital is not a dividend, clarifying tax treatment for shareholders following the sale of its MV Ocean Ute vessel.

Betashares Capital Ltd has announced the final distribution amounts for its suite of ETFs for April 2025, alongside details on the distribution reinvestment plan and tax considerations.

Ansell Limited has updated its FY25 interim dividend details, confirming a payment of USD 0.222 per share with an AUD equivalent of 0.3486, payable on March 6, 2025.

DEXUS has confirmed a final distribution of AUD 0.19 per security for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on February 28, 2025. The distribution is fully unfranked, marking a clear update for investors.

BHP Group Limited has announced a fully franked dividend of USD 0.50 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, payable on March 27, 2025, with multiple currency payment options and a Dividend Reinvestment Plan available.