Huatai Securities boosts 2024 dividend payout amid solid performance

Huatai Securities (SSE:601688) announced a proposed 2024 dividend distribution of CNY0.37 per share, bringing the total annual payout to CNY0.52 per share, after factoring in an interim dividend of CNY0.15 per share. The proposed distribution, slated for shareholder approval, reflects Huatai's strong financial performance, with net profit attributable to parent company shareholders reaching CNY15.35 billion, a 20.4% increase from the previous year.