Bank of China posts RMB257.90 billion profit, proposes 30% payout and seeks approval for RMB350 billion bond quota at 2025 AGM

Bulletin Express06-05

Bank of China Limited has released its 2025 board circular, detailing full-year results, a 30% dividend proposal and key resolutions for the Annual General Meeting scheduled for 26 June 2026 in Hong Kong and Beijing.

Financial highlights (China Accounting Standards) • Total assets: RMB38,360.00 billion, up 9.40% year-on-year. • Total liabilities: RMB35,150.00 billion, up 9.47%. • Operating income: RMB658.30 billion, +4.48%. • Net profit attributable to shareholders: RMB257.90 billion, +2.06%. • Non-performing loan ratio: 1.23%, down 0.02 ppt.

Dividend proposal • Total cash dividend of RMB0.2263 per share (before tax), equivalent to RMB72.92 billion and a 30% payout ratio. • An interim dividend of RMB0.1094 has been paid; the final dividend of RMB0.1169 per share is subject to AGM approval and, if passed, will be distributed to shareholders on the register as of 9 July 2026.

Key AGM resolutions (ordinary unless stated) 1. Approval of the 2025 Work Report, Financial Report and Profit Distribution Plan. 2. Fixed-asset investment budget of RMB19.50 billion for 2026. 3. Outbound donation limit of RMB144.58 million for 2026. 4. Re-engagement of Ernst & Young Hua Ming LLP and Ernst & Young as domestic and international auditors, with a combined 2026 audit fee of RMB98.96 million. 5. Re-appointment of Mr. Liu Hui and Mr. Shi Yongyan as Non-executive Directors. 6. Special resolution: authorisation to issue up to RMB350.00 billion in financial bonds between July 2026 and June 2027 (excluding TLAC, capital and covered bonds).

Additional disclosures • Technology finance loans reached RMB4.82 trillion; green loan balance RMB4.96 trillion (+27.83% YoY). • Inclusive finance loans to micro and small enterprises grew 21.52% to RMB2.77 trillion. • Overseas operations contributed 27.99% of group pre-tax profit.

Shareholder logistics • H-share register closes 23–26 June 2026 for AGM attendance and 6–9 July 2026 for dividend entitlement. • Voting at the AGM will be by poll.

The Board recommends shareholders vote in favour of the resolutions to sustain capital strength, maintain a high dividend payout and support the bank’s strategic initiatives for 2026–2027.

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