Guotai Haitong Securities Co., Ltd. (GTHT) declared an interim ordinary dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2026 of RMB 3.00 per 10 shares (equivalent to RMB 0.30 per share).

Key distribution details • Currency options: Shareholders will receive the dividend in Hong Kong dollars by default at HKD 3.4676 per 10 shares, based on the exchange rate of RMB 1 = HKD 1.1558582. A full-RMB payout option is available exclusively to Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Nominees Limited. • Ex-dividend date: 31 August 2026. • Book-closure: 2 – 7 September 2026, with 1 September 2026 (16:30) set as the deadline to lodge transfer documents. • Record date: 7 September 2026. • Payment date: 16 October 2026. • Shareholder approval: Not required for this interim distribution.

Withholding tax framework Dividend withholding tax will vary between 10 % and 20 %, depending on shareholder residency and applicable tax treaties. Non-resident individuals generally face a 10 % rate, subject to treaty adjustments, while non-resident enterprises without applicable agreements may be taxed at 20 %. Mainland investors accessing H shares via Shanghai- or Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect are subject to a 20 % rate.

There are no listed warrants or convertible securities associated with this dividend declaration.