WAM Leaders declares fully franked interim dividend

WAM Leaders will pay a 4.8c fully franked dividend, with a DRP option for investors, for the half-year ending 30 June 2026.

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The WAM Leaders Ltd (ASX: WLE) share price will soon turn ex-dividend after the company announced a fully franked interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share for the six months to 30 June 2026.

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What did WAM Leaders Limited report?

  • Declared a fully franked interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share
  • Dividend relates to the half-year period ending 30 June 2026
  • Ex-dividend date set for 17 November 2026
  • Record date scheduled for 18 November 2026
  • Dividend payment date is 30 November 2026
  • Dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) available with zero discount

What else do investors need to know?

WAM Leaders Limited's latest dividend will be paid fully franked at 30%, which may benefit eligible shareholders at tax time. Investors can choose to participate in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan or receive their dividend as a cash payment.

The DRP price will be calculated using the volume-weighted average price across four trading days starting from the ex-dividend date.

What's next for WAM Leaders?

Investors should note the key dividend timetable: the last day to buy shares and receive the dividend is 16 November 2026, with the ex-dividend date on 17 November. Shareholders wanting to reinvest need to lodge their election by 5pm AEDT on 20 November 2026.

WAM Leaders continues its focus on providing income through regular fully franked dividends, with the DRP providing a flexible option for investors looking to grow their holdings.

WAM Leaders share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, WAM Leaders shares have risen 6%, outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 3% over the same period.

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