Summary by Futu AI
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. held its annual shareholder meeting on June 25, 2024, and approved the profit distribution plan for 2023. According to the plan, China Merchants Bank will distribute cash dividends to A-share and H-share shareholders registered on the equity registration date, at a rate of RMB 1.972 per share (including tax). The dividends for H-share shareholders will be converted into approximately HKD 2.162044 per share (including tax) based on the average exchange rate announced by the People's Bank of China, and will be paid in Hong Kong dollars. The dividend payment date is expected to be August 6, 2024 or so, and will be handled by CMB Wing Lung Trust Co. Ltd. as the agent. In addition, for investors holding China Merchants Bank's H shares through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the cash dividend will be received by China Securities Depository and Clearing Co., Ltd. and paid in RMB. China Merchants Bank reminds investors to pay attention to the tax issues mentioned in its 2023 performance announcement released on March 25, 2024.