China Shenhua proposes interim dividend after strong half-year performance

China Shenhua Energy's board approved a 2025 interim cash dividend of 0.98 yuan per share (including tax), totaling 19,471 million yuan based on 19,868,519,955 shares as of June 30, 2025. This payout represents 79.0% of the first-half net profit attributable to shareholders under PRC GAAP. The proposed dividend follows the company's 2025-2027 shareholder return plan, which targets at least 65% of net profit for annual cash dividends, with consideration for interim distributions.

For the first half of 2025, China Shenhua reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of 24,641 million yuan and basic earnings per share of 1.240 yuan under PRC GAAP. The company's total assets grew by 2.2% to 682,528 million yuan, while liabilities increased by 24.0% to 212,433 million yuan compared to December 31, 2024. Operating revenue for the period was 138,109 million yuan, a decrease of 18.3% from the previous year.

The company's risk assessment of National Energy Group Finance Co., Ltd., an affiliated entity, indicated its financial risk indicators met regulatory requirements as of June 30, 2025, with no significant operational or risk control issues detected.