Agricultural Bank of China Limited (1288) convened its Board of Directors meeting in Beijing on 13 February 2026, with all 15 directors attending in person. The meeting approved the 2026 fixed assets investment budget, subject to shareholder approval.
The Board appointed President and Executive Director, Mr. Wang Zhiheng, to concurrently serve as Chief Compliance Officer, effective immediately. The meeting also confirmed changes to special committee memberships: Mr. Zhang Hongwu joined the Strategic Planning and Sustainable Development Committee, the County Area Banking Business and Inclusive Finance Development Committee, the Risk Management and Consumers’ Interests Protection Committee, and the Risk Management Committee of Institutions in the United States Regions. Meanwhile, Ms. Zhuang Yumin joined the Audit Committee and stepped down from the Strategic Planning and Sustainable Development Committee.
The Board additionally approved a dividend payment for the second tranche of preference shares (Shanghai Stock Exchange stock code: 360009). On 11 March 2026, dividends of RMB3.77 per preference share, totaling RMB1.51 billion, will be distributed to holders of 400 million shares on record as of 10 March 2026, reflecting a 3.77% coupon rate.