Zhongtong Bus announces interim dividend, strong Q3 profit growth

Zhongtong Bus Holding Co., Ltd. announced its 2025 interim profit distribution plan, approved by the Eleventh Board of Directors on October 24, 2025. The plan involves distributing a cash dividend of CNY 0.5 (including tax) for every 10 shares, based on a total share capital of 586,382,936 shares after deducting repurchased shares. This distribution will result in an estimated cash payout of CNY 29,319,146.8. The company will not issue bonus shares or convert capital reserves into share capital.

This decision follows a strong financial performance in the first three quarters of 2025, where the company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of CNY 276,808,649.60 on a consolidated basis. Operating revenue increased by 33.58% to CNY 5,655,455,693.72, and net profit grew by 41.75% year-on-year.

The company's asset structure also saw significant changes, including a 46.53% increase in accounts receivable to CNY 3,405,534,647.16, and a 32.97% rise in accounts payable to CNY 1,939,530,663.83. Cash generated from operating activities, however, decreased by 56.79% to CNY 449,383,358.96.