China Shenhua Energy updates interim dividend payout details

China Shenhua Energy Company Limited has updated its announcement regarding the interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025. The company will distribute a dividend of RMB 0.98 per share, with Hong Kong share register holders receiving HKD 1.074 per share by default. The updated announcement also specifies an exchange rate of RMB 1 to HKD 1.096 for the conversion.

The ex-dividend date is set for October 30, 2025, with the book close period running from November 1, 2025, to November 7, 2025. Shareholders must lodge transfer documents by 4:30 p.m. on October 31, 2025, to be eligible. The record date is November 7, 2025, and the payment date for the dividend is scheduled for December 24, 2025.

The company will apply withholding tax to dividends based on shareholder type and residency. Non-resident enterprise shareholders will incur a 10% withholding tax, while individual non-resident shareholders may face 10% or 20%, depending on their residency and tax agreements with China. Individual investors and securities investment funds in China's mainland, investing via Stock Connect, will have a 20% income tax withheld.