A2 Milk Co. Ltd. shares soared 5.84% during intraday trading on Thursday, driven by multiple positive corporate developments.
The dairy company declared a fully franked special dividend of NZ$0.41355 per share, payable in late July, which represents a direct return of capital to shareholders. Additionally, the company received regulatory approval from China's State Administration for Market Regulation to transfer two China-label infant formula registrations, facilitating the production and sale of a2-branded products in the important Chinese market.
Further supporting the bullish sentiment, UBS Group and its affiliated entities recently became substantial holders of A2 Milk, acquiring a 5.328% voting stake, indicating institutional confidence in the company's prospects.