Lanyon RE Services Limited, the Responsible Entity for the Lanyon Investment Fund Active ETF (ASX:LNYN), has declared a distribution of 0.982391 cents per unit for the financial year ending 30 June 2026. The distribution payment is scheduled for 20 July 2026, with the Record Date having been 2 July 2026. This announcement provides income-focused investors in the actively managed ETF with a definitive return figure for the latest financial year and outlines the timeline for unitholders to receive their entitlements.
Key Points
- Entity: Lanyon RE Services Limited / Lanyon Investment Fund Active ETF (ASX:LNYN)
- Declared distribution: 0.982391 cents per unit for year ended 30 June 2026
- Important dates: Ex-distribution 1 July 2026; Record date 2 July 2026; Payment date 20 July 2026
- Deadline for Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) election: 3 July 2026
- Investors should monitor distribution statements via the Automic Group portal and confirm DRP elections before the deadline
Lanyon Investment Fund Active ETF Sets 0.982391 Cents Per Unit Distribution for FY2026
On 2 July 2026, Lanyon RE Services Limited confirmed the annual distribution for the Lanyon Investment Fund Active ETF, trading on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker LNYN. The declared distribution is 0.982391 cents per unit, covering the full period ending 30 June 2026. Unitholders registered as of the record date are entitled to this distribution for the financial year.
This announcement provides unitholders with a precise distribution amount to calculate their income return from the fund over the year. The ETF is managed by Lanyon Asset Management Pty Limited, which holds an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL 342955) and acts as the investment manager, while Lanyon RE Services Limited serves as the responsible entity and unit issuer.
Distribution Schedule: Essential Dates for Unitholders
The distribution follows a standard timetable familiar to exchange-traded product investors. The ex-distribution date was 1 July 2026, requiring investors to have purchased units before this date and settled transactions in time to appear on the register by the record date of 2 July 2026, when eligible unitholders were formally determined.
The Distribution Reinvestment Plan (DRP) election deadline is 3 July 2026, allowing unitholders a short period to choose reinvestment of their distribution instead of cash payment. The distribution payment will be made on 20 July 2026. Investors acquiring units on or after 1 July 2026 will not qualify for this distribution.
Record Date Implications for LNYN Unitholder Eligibility
The update emphasizes that to qualify for the distribution, investors must have been registered unitholders as of 2 July 2026. Purchases needed to occur before the ex-distribution date of 1 July 2026 with sufficient time for settlement and registration.
Under Australian market conventions, ETF trades settled on or after the ex-distribution date will not confer entitlement to the distribution. Existing unitholders on the register at the record date need only ensure their banking or DRP details are current to receive payment.
DRP Election Deadline on 3 July 2026
Unitholders wishing to reinvest their distributions into additional Lanyon Investment Fund Active ETF units must submit their DRP election by 3 July 2026. This deadline follows the record date by one day, creating a narrow window for election. Failure to elect may result in default cash payment according to the fund’s DRP terms.
The company update did not specify DRP terms such as pricing or discounts. Investors should consult the fund’s product disclosure statement (PDS) or contact Lanyon Asset Management at 08 8432 0460 or via www.lanyon.com.au for detailed information. The brief interval between record date and DRP election highlights the importance of timely review of distribution preferences.
Distribution Statement Delivery to LNYN Investors
Distribution statements will be issued according to each unitholder’s registered communication preferences—email, post, or electronic notification. Investors who have not updated these preferences risk delayed or missed statements.
Statements will also be accessible through the Automic Group portal, the fund’s unit registry platform. Unitholders should ensure their Automic Group account is active and login details are current ahead of the 20 July 2026 payment date. Questions about statement access should be directed to the Fund Manager or Automic Group.
Lanyon Asset Management’s Role as Investment Manager
The Lanyon Investment Fund Active ETF is managed by Lanyon Asset Management Pty Limited (ABN 45 140 631 714), holder of Australian Financial Services Licence number 342955. Lanyon Asset Management oversees portfolio construction and daily investment decisions. Lanyon RE Services Limited (ABN 59 661 585 815) acts as the responsible entity and unit issuer, fulfilling regulatory obligations for the registered managed investment scheme.
This separation of roles between investment manager and responsible entity is standard in Australian managed funds and ETFs. Unitholders maintain their legal relationship with Lanyon RE Services Limited, while investment management is delegated to Lanyon Asset Management. These details are disclosed in the fund’s PDS, which investors are encouraged to review before investing.
Accessing the Fund’s PDS and Target Market Determination
The update reminds investors that the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) for the Lanyon Investment Fund are available free of charge. These can be obtained by calling 08 8432 0460 or visiting www.lanyon.com.au. The PDS contains vital information on investment objectives, fees, risks, and distribution policy relevant to investment decisions.
The TMD, mandated under Australia’s Design and Distribution Obligations regime, defines the investor profile for which the fund is suitable. Prospective and current unitholders should review these documents and consider consulting licensed financial advisers for guidance on fund suitability.
Investor Guidance Regarding the 20 July 2026 Payment Date
Eligible unitholders will receive the distribution of 0.982391 cents per unit on 20 July 2026, either as a cash credit to their nominated bank account or as additional units via the DRP, within the early weeks of the 2026–27 financial year. The timing may affect tax treatment depending on income character.
The announcement did not detail tax components such as income, capital gains, or tax-deferred amounts. These details typically appear in annual tax or distribution statements following payment. Investors should seek advice from tax professionals regarding their individual tax circumstances.
Positioning of LNYN as an Actively Managed ETF on the ASX
The Lanyon Investment Fund Active ETF represents the expanding segment of Australian ETFs combining exchange-traded structure with active portfolio management. Unlike passive index ETFs, LNYN involves active investment decisions aimed at specific objectives outlined in the PDS. The annual distribution announcement offers a measurable indicator of the fund’s income-generating performance for the year ended 30 June 2026.
The immediate market impact on LNYN’s unit price from this announcement was not publicly evident. Typically, unit prices adjust around the ex-distribution date to reflect distribution value. The next key date for investors is the payment date on 20 July 2026, after which distribution statements and tax information will be available via the Automic Group portal and investor communications.