The Charter Hall Group (ASX: CHC) share price is in focus after the company announced a capital reallocation of 42.28 cents per security, following securityholder approval at its November AGM. Key features include a return of capital and a special fully franked dividend, with no cash changing hands for investors.
What did Charter Hall Group report?
- Capital reallocation of 42.28 cents per stapled security approved and set for 18 December 2025
- Return of capital of 11.61 cents per Charter Hall Limited (CHL) share
- Special fully franked dividend of 30.67 cents per CHL share (franking credit: 13.14 cents)
- No cash payment or issue/cancellation of securities for securityholders
- ATO draft class ruling obtained; formal ruling expected within six weeks
What else do investors need to know?
Securityholders will not receive any cash from the capital reallocation. Instead, the capital will shift from Charter Hall Limited to Charter Hall Property Trust, automatically adjusting the cost base for each security. This may have future tax implications for investors.
The capital reallocation is scheduled for 18 December 2025, with the record date on 17 December 2025. Confirmation letters and statements will be sent out to investors on or about 9 January 2026.
What's next for Charter Hall Group?
Charter Hall expects the capital reallocation to support the group's ongoing capital management strategy, enhancing transparency and cost base alignment for investors. The company awaits the final ATO class ruling to confirm the tax treatment for securityholders.
Management says key documents, including the AGM Notice, Explanatory Memorandum, and tax ruling, will be available on the company's website to support investor understanding.
Charter Hall Group share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Charter Hall Group shares have climbed 67%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen around 2% over the same period.
