Carlos Danger
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Yeah I don't think that will be the end result but it is the only scenario I can think of that would result in a franked dividendUnfortunately we do not have a tax treaty with the DRC so double tax is a risk which makes it so important to make sure the correct entity is sold/ taken off our hands.
AVZ can always pay taxes but they have to be from profits. If the company is given income then sure, a profit can be booked. If the company is given a capital offer for scrip, then it will need to be passed on as capital to shareholders.
I’m sure Nigel has all this information in his briefcase.
There was some talk of a tax waiver being sought by Nigel on the DRC end (if applicable) which would ease the risk of double taxation but it would still be due in Australia or possibly SIngapore in some form imo
I'm sure the bod will maximise tax benefits for shareholders wherever they can