Updated Estimated Distribution Announcement

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Stock Vanguard Ftse Asia Ex Japan Shares INDEX ETF (VAE.ASX)
Release Time 31 Dec 2025, 8:26 a.m.
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 Vanguard Announces Estimated ETF Distributions
Key Points
  • Estimated distribution amounts for various Vanguard ETFs
  • Distribution timetable including ex-distribution date, record date, and payment date
  • Details on the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) availability
Full Summary

Vanguard Investments Australia Ltd (ABN 72 072 881 086 / AFS Licence 227263) has announced the estimated distribution amounts and distribution timetable for various Vanguard Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) listed on the ASX. The announcement includes the estimated distribution amounts in cents per unit for ETFs such as Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS), Vanguard Australian Fixed Interest Index ETF (VAF), Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets Shares ETF (VGE), and others. The distribution timetable outlines the ex-distribution date of 2 January 2026, the record date of 5 January 2026, and the payment date of 19 January 2026. The announcement also provides information on the availability of the Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) for all the listed ETFs, with any DRP elections needing to be made by 5 pm on the record date. Investors are advised to ensure their correct bank details have been provided to the registrar, Computershare, prior to the record date to ensure prompt distribution payments. Vanguard also states that the primary market for applications and redemptions, as well as the secondary market trading of units, will remain open during the distribution period.