Bank of Communications announces interim A-share dividend payout

Bank of Communications will distribute a cash dividend of RMB 0.1563 per A-share (including tax) for the first half of 2025. The total cash dividend to be distributed is RMB 138.11 bn (including tax), with RMB 83.39 bn (including tax) specifically for A-shares. The equity registration date for A-shares is December 24, 2025, with the ex-dividend date and cash dividend payment date both set for December 25, 2025.

For natural person and securities investment fund shareholders, no individual income tax will be levied if the holding period exceeds one year. For holding periods within one year, tax will be withheld upon stock transfer by China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited Shanghai Branch. Offshore legal entity shareholders and QFII shareholders will have a 10% enterprise income tax withheld, resulting in a net cash dividend of RMB 0.14067 per share.

"Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect" investors from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange holding the Bank's A-shares will also have a 10% tax withheld, resulting in a net cash dividend of RMB 0.14067 per share. Other institutional investors and legal person shareholders will receive RMB 0.1563 per share and are responsible for self-declaring their income tax as applicable.