Bank of China declares interim dividend for first half of 2025

Bank of China Limited announced an interim dividend of RMB 1.094 per 10 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2025. This dividend is classified as an ordinary, semi-annual distribution. The announcement, an update to a previous notification, was made on November 27, 2025, and provides specific details on the profit distribution plan.

For Hong Kong shareholders, the default dividend payment will be in HKD, with the exact amount and exchange rate to be announced. The ex-dividend date is December 2, 2025, and the record date is December 10, 2025. The book close period will run from December 4, 2025, to December 10, 2025, with dividend payments scheduled for January 23, 2026. The latest time to lodge transfer documents for registration is 16:30 on December 3, 2025.

Withholding tax rates will apply to the dividend. Non-resident individuals with registered addresses outside the PRC will face a 10% tax rate. Non-resident enterprises with registered addresses outside the PRC will also incur a 10% withholding tax. Investors participating in Southbound Trading (including enterprises and individuals) will have a 20% tax rate, while Northbound Trading investors will have a 10% tax rate.