Huatai Securities updates final 2024 dividend and board election

Huatai Securities (HKEX:6886) has updated its final dividend announcement for the year ended December 31, 2024, following shareholder approval on June 20, 2025. The dividend remains at RMB 0.37 per share. The company will announce HKD amounts and ex-dividend dates later. Payment is scheduled for August 31, 2025. Withholding tax rates vary based on shareholder residency, with specific rates for non-resident individuals and enterprises ranging from 10% to 20%, depending on applicable tax treaties and investment channels like Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect. In a separate announcement, the company proposed the election of Ms. Wang Ying as an executive Director of the sixth session of the Board. Ms. Wang, who joined Huatai in 2016, will officially perform her duties upon election at the general meeting. The board will comply with board diversity requirements under Rule 13.92 of the Listing Rules.