CSSC Shipping revises interim dividend dates and currency options

CSSC (Hong Kong) Shipping has updated its interim dividend announcement for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The company will pay an interim dividend of HK$0.05 per share, with shareholders having the option to receive it in either HKD or RMB. The dividend will default to HKD if no election is made. The RMB amount will be calculated based on the average RMB to HKD central parity rate over five business days ending on and including the record date.

The updated schedule includes revised book closure dates from October 2, 2025 (Thursday) to October 6, 2025 (Monday). The latest time to lodge transfer documents for registration is 4:30 p.m. on September 30, 2025, with the record date set for October 6, 2025. The dividend currency election form is expected to be dispatched around October 10, 2025, and shareholders must submit their election no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 27, 2025.

The interim dividend payment date remains November 13, 2025. Shareholders are advised to ensure they have an appropriate bank account for RMB cheques and note potential handling charges or delays if receiving RMB. The board of directors includes Mr. Li Hongtao as executive director, Mr. Zhang Qipeng and Mr. Chi Benbin as non-executive directors, and Mdm. Shing Mo Han Yvonne, BBS, JP, Mr. Li Hongji and Mr. Wang Dennis as independent non-executive directors.