Datang International Power Generation Co., Ltd. (00991) announced updated arrangements regarding its interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2025. According to the information disclosed on 26 November 2025, shareholders approved a dividend of RMB 0.055 per share on 28 October 2025. Based on an exchange rate of RMB 1 to HKD 1.09562, the dividend in Hong Kong dollars is HKD 0.06026 per share.
The ex-dividend date is set as 31 October 2025. The latest time for lodging transfer documents with the share registrar for eligibility is 16:30 on 3 November 2025, with the register of members closed from 4 November 2025 to 10 November 2025. The record date is 10 November 2025, and shareholders can expect the dividend payment on 12 December 2025.
The announcement details various withholding tax rates for different categories of non-resident shareholders and domestic Southbound investors. Individual non-resident shareholders residing in Hong Kong, Macau, or countries with a 10% treaty rate are subject to a 10% withholding tax. Those residing in countries without relevant treaties or a treaty rate of 20% will face a 20% withholding tax. Non-resident enterprises are subject to a 10% withholding tax. For dividends received by domestic individual investors through Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the rate is 20% withholding.
The company advises shareholders to refer to the 29 September 2025 notice of the 2025 Second Extraordinary General Meeting for further details, particularly regarding tax arrangements for investors who are residents of countries with varying income tax treaty rates on dividends. The final execution of payment and relevant tax withholding will be handled by Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited at its Wan Chai office in Hong Kong.
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