China Coal Energy boosts shareholder returns despite profit dip

** China Coal Energy (SSE: 601898) announced a comprehensive plan to reward shareholders, proposing a cash dividend of RMB 3,418.26 million (RMB 0.258 per share) for 2024, in addition to interim dividends already distributed and special dividends for 2023, bringing the total payout to RMB 7,854.60 million. This generous return, representing 40.65% of the company's attributable profit, underscores China Coal’s commitment to shareholder value despite a challenging year.