New China Life declares interim dividend, director Ma Yaotian steps down

New China Life Insurance Company announced an interim cash dividend of RMB 0.67 (tax included) per A-share for the 2025 half-year. The dividend, approved at an extraordinary general meeting on October 31, 2025, totals RMB 2,090,096,222 based on 3,119,546,600 shares. The A-share equity registration date is December 11, 2025, with the ex-dividend and cash dividend payment date set for December 12, 2025.

In a separate announcement, the company disclosed the resignation of independent director Mr. Ma Yaotian, effective December 3, 2025. His departure is due to having served the maximum six-year tenure for an independent director. Mr. Ma will continue to fulfill his duties until a new independent director is elected and approved.

The company's H-shareholders' dividend distribution details are available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website. For A-share natural person and investment fund shareholders, differentiated individual income tax policies will apply based on holding period, with tax rates varying from 0% to 20%. Qualified Foreign Institutional Investors (QFIIs) and investors will have a 10% corporate income tax withheld, resulting in a net cash dividend of RMB 0.603 per share.