Latest Taxation News

State Street Global Advisors has announced the June 2025 distribution for the SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ESG Tilted ETF, detailing income components and tax credits. Investors can expect a mix of cash and franking credits, with key dates for trading and reinvestment outlined.

Indiana Resources Limited has announced a proposed capital return of five cents per share, backed by a draft ATO ruling confirming its tax-efficient status. The company plans a $32.2 million cash distribution, maintaining a strong balance sheet post-payment.

Eildon Capital has launched a new Dividend and Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) offering Australian and New Zealand securityholders a cost-free way to reinvest distributions into additional stapled securities. The plan provides flexible participation options and detailed governance to support investor choice and capital growth.

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.

National Storage REIT has announced an estimated ordinary dividend of AUD 0.056 per security for the half-year ending June 2025, accompanied by a dividend reinvestment plan offering a 2% discount.

Kip McGrath Education Centres has appointed Melinda Smith as CEO and Managing Director, signaling a new leadership era ahead of its 50th anniversary. Smith’s extensive experience in education and government sectors positions her to lead the company’s growth ambitions from the second half of 2025.

The Reject Shop has announced a fully franked special dividend of $0.77 per share as part of its acquisition by Dollarama, boosting the total transaction consideration to $6.68 per share.

VanEck Investments Limited has released a replacement Product Disclosure Statement for its VanEck Bentham Global Capital Securities Active ETF (ASX, GCAP), outlining an actively managed strategy focused on global subordinated debt securities with income and diversification benefits.

Chimeric Therapeutics has secured a $2.5 million advance against its FY25 R&D tax incentive, bolstering funding for its clinical trial pipeline and operational needs. This move complements recent capital raises and underscores the company’s strategic financial management amid its oncology-focused cell therapy development.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals has secured a significant A$318,771 R&D tax incentive rebate from the Australian Taxation Office, providing a non-dilutive cash injection to advance its AI-driven drug discovery programs.

Indiana Resources confirms receipt of settlement payments from Tanzania but moves to arbitration after a tax dispute threatens the agreement. The company awaits Australian tax approval to return capital to shareholders.

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.