BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (BOCHK) has released its 2026 AGM circular, outlining key resolutions to be voted on at the hybrid meeting scheduled for 25 June 2026 at 14:00 in Hong Kong and via an online platform.
Key proposals:
1. Dividend • A final dividend of HK$1.255 per share for FY-2025 is proposed. • Together with three interim dividends of HK$0.290 each, the total FY-2025 payout would be HK$2.125 per share. • Subject to approval, the final dividend will be distributed on 17 July 2026 to shareholders on record as of 8 July 2026.
2. Board Composition • Re-elections: Chairman Ge Haijiao, Vice-Chairman & CEO Sun Yu, Non-executive Director Cai Zhao and Independent Non-executive Directors Prof Lee Sunny and Martin Liao will seek new terms. • Independent Non-executive Director Eva Cheng will retire and not stand for re-election.
3. Auditor • Re-appointment of Ernst & Young as external auditor, with 2025 audit fees reported at HK$30.00 million (audit) and HK$8.00 million (non-audit services).
4. Capital Mandates • General mandate to issue new shares up to 10% of issued share capital (5% if entirely for cash, with a maximum 10% discount to benchmark price). • Authority to repurchase up to 10% of issued shares; repurchased shares may be cancelled or held as treasury shares under Hong Kong’s treasury-share regime.
5. Continuing Connected Transactions • Shareholders will vote to confirm and ratify new annual caps detailed in the company’s 21 January 2026 circular.
Logistics:
• Shareholder registration for voting closes on 18 June 2026. • Proxy forms must be lodged by 14:00 on 23 June 2026. • No corporate gifts or refreshments will be provided at the AGM.
All resolutions will be decided by poll, with Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services appointed as scrutineer. Results will be published on the BOCHK and HKEX websites after the meeting.
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