Bank of Communications announces 2024 interim dividend of 0.182 Yuan per share

Bank of Communications (SSE: 601328) has announced a cash dividend of 0.182 yuan (pre-tax) per A-share for the first half of 2024. The dividend payment, totaling 13.516 billion yuan (including tax), will be distributed based on the company's total share capital of 74,262,726,645 shares before the implementation of the plan. The record date is January 23, 2025, with ex-dividend trading commencing on January 24, 2025. The payment date is set for January 24, 2025. This announcement does not apply to H-share dividend distribution, details of which will be announced separately. Tax rates for different shareholder types vary; for example, individuals holding shares for over a year are exempt, while a 10% rate applies to certain institutional investors and overseas entities.