Bank of Communications approves interim dividend distribution

Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. held its Fourth Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders for 2025 on December 12, 2025, where the "2025 Semi-Annual Profit Distribution Plan" was approved. The resolution received overwhelming support, with 99.989846% of ordinary shares voting in favor. A total of 67,318,942,413 shares, representing 76.347870% of the company's total voting shares, were present or represented at the meeting.

Under the approved plan, the bank will distribute a cash dividend of RMB 0.1563 (including tax) per ordinary share. The dividend will be paid to A-share and H-share shareholders registered by the close of business on December 24, 2025. The A-share dividend is expected to be paid on December 25, 2025, with the H-share dividend following on January 28, 2026.

The meeting procedures, as witnessed by lawyers from Shanghai King & Wood Mallesons, complied with all relevant laws, regulations, and the company's Articles of Association, confirming the validity of the meeting and its resolutions. The board of directors confirmed the factual accuracy and completeness of the announcement.