BYD Company Unveils 2025 Dividend Plan, Seeks New Share & Debt Issuance Mandates and RMB150 Billion Guarantee Cap

Bulletin Express
Apr 22

BYD Company has released its AGM circular outlining multiple capital allocation and governance proposals to be voted on 09 June 2026 in Shenzhen.

Dividend Proposal • Board recommends a 2025 cash dividend of RMB 3.58 per 10 shares (tax-inclusive), based on 9,117,197,565 outstanding shares as at 27 March 2026. • Estimated cash payout totals approx. RMB 3.26 billion; no bonus shares or capitalisation of reserves is planned. • Dividend will be declared in RMB; A-share holders receive RMB, H-share holders may elect RMB or HKD (FX rate: PBoC five-day average before AGM). • Final dividend, subject to shareholder approval, targeted for payment by 31 July 2026. PRC withholding tax rules for different investor categories are detailed.

Guarantee Framework • Board requests authority for guarantees up to RMB 150 billion (or FX equivalent) for bank and institutional credit facilities of domestic and overseas controlled subsidiaries. – Within this, up to RMB 140 billion may cover subsidiaries whose 2025 year-end gearing ≥70%; up to RMB 10 billion for those below 70%. • Additional guarantees for investee companies capped at RMB 33.52 billion. • All guarantees require counter-guarantees and comply with CSRC and Shenzhen Stock Exchange rules.

Equity Mandates • General mandate sought to issue up to 20% of BYD’s H shares in issue—maximum 736.68 million shares, excluding treasury stock—valid for 12 months or until the next AGM. • Subsidiary BYD Electronic (International) Company Limited is also seeking its own 20% share issue mandate, equating to up to 450.64 million shares, subject to concurrent approvals.

Debt Financing Authorisation • Board seeks approval to issue up to RMB 50 billion (or FX equivalent) in onshore/offshore debt instruments, including short- and medium-term notes, bonds, ABS, REIT-like products and convertible bonds (single tranche cap: USD 2 billion). Proceeds may fund operations, debt structure optimisation and project investment.

Governance & Risk Management • Proposed revisions to the Remuneration Management Policy refine pay structure, add clawback provisions, and clarify approval processes for directors and senior management. • Board requests authority to procure directors’ and officers’ liability insurance with an annual aggregate limit of up to RMB 100 million.

AGM & Record Date • Share register for H shares closes 04–09 June 2026; shareholders on record 09 June 2026 may vote at the AGM. Proxies must be lodged by 10:00 a.m. 08 June 2026 (Hong Kong time).

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