Agricultural Bank of China announces preferred share dividend plan

Agricultural Bank of China (the Bank) has approved the dividend distribution plan for its first tranche of preferred shares, "AgBank Preferred 1," for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This plan, endorsed by the board of directors on August 29, 2025, will see a cash dividend of RMB 4.12 per preferred share (tax inclusive) distributed to eligible shareholders. The total cash dividend payout will amount to RMB 1.648 bn (tax inclusive).

Shareholders registered with the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited Shanghai Branch by the close of business on November 4, 2025, will be eligible to receive the dividend. The last trading day for these preferred shares will be November 3, 2025, with the ex-dividend date set for November 4, 2025. Dividends are scheduled for distribution on November 5, 2025.

For qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII) shareholders, the Bank will withhold a 10% tax, resulting in a net cash dividend of RMB 3.708 per share. Resident enterprise shareholders, including institutional investors, will be responsible for their own tax obligations, receiving the full RMB 4.12 per share.