Bank of China Limited (03988) announced updates to its interim dividend distribution for the six months ended 30 June 2025. Shareholders are scheduled to approve the dividend on 27 November 2025.
The proposed interim dividend is RMB 1.094 per 10 shares, with a default payment in Hong Kong dollars. The final exchange rate for the Hong Kong dollar payment and any withholding tax details are to be announced. The record date is set for 10 December 2025, and the ex-dividend date is 2 December 2025. The book close period will run from 4 December 2025 to 10 December 2025.
The closing date and time for election of currency option is 5 January 2026 at 16:30, though partial election of currency option only applies to Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Nominees Limited. Payment is expected on 23 January 2026.