Bank of Chongqing Co., Ltd. (01963) released an updated third quarter dividend announcement for the nine months ended 30 September 2025. The dividend remains RMB 1.684 per 10 shares, with an option to receive HKD at a rate of RMB 1 to HKD 1.09902187. Consequently, shareholders opting for Hong Kong dollars are entitled to HKD 1.85075283 per 10 shares. The closing date for currency option election is 2 January 2026.
The ex-dividend date is 2 December 2025, and eligible shareholders must lodge transfer documents by 3 December 2025 (16:30). The share register will close from 4 December 2025 to 9 December 2025, with 9 December 2025 set as the record date. Payment is scheduled for 16 January 2026. Where total share capital changes before the record date, the Bank will keep the total dividend payout amount at RMB585,120,249.06 (tax inclusive), adjusting per-share distribution accordingly.
The revised withholding tax details indicate a 10% rate for non-resident enterprises and most non-resident individuals. However, rates can vary between 10% and 20% for individuals based on residence and applicable taxation treaties. The Bank also confirmed that specific treatment for Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect participants will follow official notice Cai Shui (2014) No. 81. The executive directors are named as of the announcement date, with no other changes disclosed.
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