Sinotrans announces semi-annual dividend amidst ongoing share repurchase

Sinotrans has announced a cash dividend of RMB 0.145 (including tax) per A-share for the first half of 2025. The equity registration date is October 17, 2025, with payment on October 20, 2025. The company will implement differentiated taxation based on holding period. For H-shareholders, details will follow in a separate announcement. The actual cash dividend per share, adjusted for dilution, is approximately RMB 0.1424.

Concurrently, Sinotrans continues its A-share repurchase program, which began on November 15, 2024. As of September 30, 2025, the company has repurchased 88,254,536 A-shares, representing 1.21% of its total share capital. The total amount spent on repurchases is RMB 448,336,545.94 (excluding transaction fees), with prices ranging from RMB 4.67 to RMB 5.32 per share. The repurchase aims to reduce registered capital, with a total fund amount not less than RMB 271,000,000 and not exceeding RMB 542,000,000.

The dividend distribution follows the approval of the 2025 interim profit distribution plan by the board on August 26, 2025. The company's repurchase program is expected to last 12 months from the date of shareholder approval.