Smartshares announces taxable bonus issue for emerging markets ESG ETF

Smartshares Limited has announced a non-cash taxable bonus issue and unit cancellation for its Smart Emerging Markets ESG ETF (EMG). The distribution, sourced from accrued taxable income, has a record date of October 31, 2025, and an ex-date of October 30, 2025. Payment and allotment for the bonus issue are scheduled for November 10, 2025.

The gross distribution per financial product is set at NZD 0.02281398, which is also the gross taxable amount. The distribution is fully imputed at an imputation rate of 28%, resulting in imputation tax credits of NZD 0.00638791 per financial product. The subscription price for the bonus issue is based on the Net Tangible Asset Value on October 31, 2025.

Geoff Ward-Marshall is the authorized contact person for this announcement, which was released through MAP on October 22, 2025.