CSC Financial announces interim dividend and tax details for first half 2025

CSC Financial Co., Ltd. (06066) has announced an interim dividend of RMB 1.65 per 10 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The dividend is ordinary, and the financial year end is December 31, 2025. The payment date for this dividend is set for December 30, 2025, with other key dates such as the ex-dividend date, book close period, and record date to be announced.

The company will apply withholding tax based on shareholder domicile. Non-resident enterprise H Shareholders, including HKSCC Nominees Limited, will face a 10% enterprise income tax rate. Individual H Shareholders who are Hong Kong or Macau residents, or from countries with a 10% dividend tax agreement with the PRC, will also have a 10% individual income tax withheld. For those from countries with a dividend tax rate lower than 10%, a 10% tax will be withheld, with the company assisting in refund applications for the excess.

Individual H Shareholders from countries with a 20% dividend tax rate agreement with the PRC, or no tax agreements, will incur a 20% individual income tax. Domestic individual investors and securities investment funds investing in H shares via Stock Connect will also be subject to a 20% individual income tax, which CSC Financial will withhold. The default currency for dividend payment in Hong Kong will be in HKD, with the exchange rate to be announced.