Acrux is a Pooled Development Fund - what does this mean? Acrux...

Acrux is a Pooled Development Fund - what does this mean?

Acrux Limited is a Pooled Development Fund (PDF) that has been registered under the Pooled Development Fund Act 1992 (“the PDF Act”) since 7 July 1999. A PDF is a company that is resident in Australia, and is registered and regulated by the PDF Registration Board in accordance with the PDF Act. Shareholders will be entitled to concessionary tax treatment in Australia for income and capital gains derived in connection with their shareholding. Gains realised on the disposal of shares will not be included in an investor's assessable income in Australia. An investor will not entitled to any deduction or capital loss on the sale of shares. Unfranked dividends received by an Australian resident will be exempt from tax. Franked dividends will also be exempt from tax unless the shareholder elects to treat the franked dividend as taxable. An Australian corporate tax entity may credit its franking account with franking credits attaching to a franked dividend regardless of whether it has it has elected to treat the dividend as exempt or assessable income. Dividends paid to non-residents will not be subject to withholding tax. A shareholder or prospective shareholder should obtain their own tax advice rather than relying on this summary.