WDS Cost Base Calc

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    Guys,

    I apologise if this has been explained in an earlier thread but just want a double check of my understanding of the WDS cost base calculation

    BHP dividend entitlement calculation
    WDS shares at COB 31st May 2022
    $29.76

    Merger Ratio
    5.534

    Dividend is WDS share price divided by the merger ratio, thus:
    29.76 / 5.534

    Dividend per share $5.38
    Imputation Credit per share $2.30
    (Assuming fully franked)

    but in lieu of the divdend we get allocated WDS on 1st June

    WDS Cost Base
    Calculated as merger ratio x BHP dividend
    5.534 x 5.38

    $29.76 (per share) being the price of WDS COB 31st May 22
    with the acquisition recorded as 1st June 2022

    Finally, there is no change to BHP cost base


    Thanks in advance


    Porkchop



 
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