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BRIEF-Ausnet Services updates on appeal against disputed tax assessments

Published 05/08/2015, 03:47 pm
Updated 05/08/2015, 03:56 pm
© Reuters.  BRIEF-Ausnet Services updates on appeal against disputed tax assessments
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Aug 5 (Reuters) - Ausnet Services Ltd AST.AX :

* Says current after tax disputed amount is approximately $91M

* Says Ausnet Services is disappointed with the outcome of its High Court appeal

* Ausnet services' decision to pursue this matter is reflected in the position adopted by the dissenting judges

* Says matter is now finalised in favour of the ATO

* Says High Court handed down its decision on co's appeal against disputed tax assessments issued by ato for 2001 to 2006 income years

* Says dividend guidance for FY 2016 is unchanged at 8.53 cents per share

* Says payment of primary tax gives rise to additional franking credits

* Will be required to make a final payment of anout $60.4M to the ato

* Source text for Eikon ID:nASX1JrXhB

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