Shares of HARBIN ELECTRIC Co Ltd (01133.HK) fell sharply on Wednesday morning, dropping as much as 5.73% in intraday trading, following the company's announcement that it will not pay an interim dividend for the current financial period.
In a brief filing on Tuesday, HARBIN ELECTRIC stated that it "does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend." The company did not provide any further details or reasons for this decision.
The decision to withhold dividend payments is often seen as a negative signal by investors, as it deprives them of potential returns on their investment in the short term. This likely contributed to the significant sell-off in HARBIN ELECTRIC's shares, as some investors may have opted to exit their positions in response to the announcement.
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