The Gold Road Resources Ltd (ASX: GOR) share price is in focus after the company determined to pay a fully franked special dividend of $0.43694 per share, subject to its takeover scheme becoming effective. The board also updated the scheme timetable, giving shareholders more information about the acquisition process.
What did Gold Road Resources report?
- Determined to pay a fully franked special dividend of $0.43694 per share, conditional on scheme approval
- Special dividend record date: 30 September 2025; payment date: 7 October 2025 (if approved)
- Dividend Reinvestment Plan suspended; all shareholders to receive cash only
- Up to $0.1873 per share in franking credits may be attached to the special dividend
- An amount of $300 million has been drawn from debt facilities to fund the dividend
What else do investors need to know?
The special dividend forms part of the proposed scheme of arrangement under which Gold Fields Limited, via Gruyere Holdings, intends to acquire all Gold Road shares. Payment of the special dividend will reduce the cash component that shareholders receive under the scheme.
The board highlighted that eligibility for franking credit benefits may vary depending on personal tax circumstances and a class ruling from the Australian Tax Office. The company has also updated the indicative transaction dates, with key events including the scheme meeting on 22 September and final implementation on 14 October 2025.
What's next for Gold Road Resources?
Shareholders are encouraged to review the updated scheme booklet and note the revised timetable, with several dates dependent on regulatory and court approval. The Gold Road board continues to unanimously recommend that shareholders vote in favour of the scheme, barring a superior proposal and subject to the independent expert's view.
After the scheme's effective date, Gold Road shares are expected to cease trading, and the company will transfer ownership to Gold Fields via Gruyere Holdings. Investors should stay tuned for further ASX updates and assess any personal tax impacts from the special dividend.
Gold Road Resources share price snapshot
Gold Road Resources shares have soared 67% this year, far outpacing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has climbed just 8% over the same timeframe.
