A&B Agrees to $21.20 Per Share Buyout, Shares Jump 34.3%
Alexander & Baldwin agreed to be acquired by Blackstone Real Estate, MW Group and DivcoWest for $21.20 per share in a transaction expected to close in Q1 2026, taking the company private. The shares surged 34.29% in December following the buyout announcement.
1. Dividend Allocation for 2025
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. announced the per–share allocations of its four quarterly common-share dividends for the 2025 tax year. The company declared distributions of $0.225 per share payable April 7, July 9 and October 7, 2025, followed by a $0.350 per-share distribution payable January 8, 2026, bringing the total dividend for the year to $1.025 per share. All amounts were classified as ordinary income for federal tax purposes. Record dates for the April, July and October payments were March 14, June 13 and September 12, respectively, with a December 19 record date for the final distribution.
2. Tax Reporting and Investor Guidance
Shareholders of record will receive IRS Form 1099-DIV from Computershare detailing their 2025 dividend income. Those holding shares in street name should expect tax reporting from their broker or nominee. The amounts reported on each 1099-DIV must be included on the shareholder’s 2025 federal income tax return. Alexander & Baldwin recommends that investors consult legal or tax professionals to determine the precise treatment of these dividends under individual circumstances.