Latest Withholding Tax News

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.

St Barbara Limited confirms a robust Simberi Expansion Project with a 13-year life of mine plan delivering 2.2 million ounces of gold and annual production exceeding 220,000 ounces from FY28. The project’s strong economics and infrastructure upgrades position it as a significant growth driver amid regulatory uncertainties.

EBOS Group Limited has announced a fully franked interim dividend of NZD 0.595 per share for the half-year ending December 2024, alongside a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 2.5% discount.

St Barbara’s Simberi Gold has formally objected to Papua New Guinea’s tax authority over a disputed PGK456 million assessment, highlighting significant errors and seeking urgent resolution.

Health and Plant Protein Group Limited has dramatically reduced its half-year net loss to $43,000 following the divestment of its macadamia division, though uncertainty lingers over a significant IRS receivable in the US.

Health and Plant Protein Group Limited reported a significantly reduced net loss of $43,000 for the half-year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a $748,000 loss in the prior period, despite no operational revenue following the sale of its macadamia division.

Freightways Group Limited has announced an ordinary dividend of NZD 0.22352941 per share for the six months ending December 31, 2024, payable on April 1, 2025. The dividend is fully unfranked and reflects the company’s ongoing cash flow strength.

Contact Energy Limited has announced a fully unfranked dividend of NZD 0.1847 per share, combining ordinary and supplementary components, payable in March 2025.

ResMed Inc. has updated the foreign exchange rate impacting its upcoming dividend payment to Australian CDI holders, reflecting currency volatility and tax treaty benefits.

GQG Partners Inc. has announced a quarterly ordinary dividend of USD 0.0378 per CDI, payable on March 27, 2025, with an option for Australian dollar conversion at a specified exchange rate.

Orora Limited reported a substantial half-year profit of A$907.6 million, propelled by the sale of its North America packaging business and strategic restructuring. The company also announced an unfranked interim dividend of 5 cents per share.

VanEck Investments Limited has released detailed dividend component breakdowns for ten of its exchange traded funds for the period ending 31 January 2025, outlining key dates and tax information.