China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited announced that every agenda item on the 20 May 2026 annual general meeting (AGM) was approved by poll, clearing the way for a RMB0.557 per-share final dividend and renewal of key mandates.
Dividend and Timetable • Shareholders endorsed a final dividend of RMB0.557 per ordinary share (approximately HK$0.638, using an exchange rate of RMB1 = HK$1.14485). • Payment is scheduled for around 8 July 2026 to shareholders on record as of 27 May 2026, with the register closing for one day on 27 May.
Director Elections and Remuneration • All 11 directors standing for re-election received majority support, with “for” votes ranging from 78.13 % to 99.98 %. • Director fees for 2026 were fixed at RMB180,000 per annum for each Executive and Non-executive Director, HK$420,000 for each Independent Non-executive Director (INED), plus HK$10,000 annually per INED for board-committee membership and an additional HK$10,000 for chairing a committee.
Auditor Re-appointment • Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu was re-appointed as external auditor through the next AGM; 87.65 % of votes were in favor.
General Mandates • Share buy-back mandate: Directors may repurchase up to 10 % of issued shares; 99.97 % approval. • Issuance mandate: Authority granted to issue new shares equivalent to up to 20 % of existing share capital; 69.22 % approval. • Extension mandate: Authorizes an increase in the issue mandate by the amount of shares repurchased; 70.75 % approval.
Capital Base and Voting • Total shares in issue: 3.24 billion with no treasury shares. • All resolutions were ordinary and passed by the required simple majority. Tricor Investor Services acted as scrutineer.
Attendance All directors attended in person or virtually except Executive Director Jin Hanquan, who was absent due to other business commitments.
The approvals secure shareholder returns via a cash payout, reaffirm board composition, and renew flexibility for capital management ahead of the 2026 financial year.
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