CATL(SZ:300750) Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2024-12-18 00:30Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a favorable policy environment for cash dividends in China's A-share market, with a significant increase in dividend announcements from listed companies [1][2] - Starting in 2025, the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation will halve the dividend handling fees for A-share listed companies, signaling a positive shift towards enhancing shareholder returns [1] - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) has issued guidelines to improve the stability, sustainability, and predictability of cash dividends from central enterprises, encouraging more frequent and higher cash dividends [1] Group 2 - In 2023, A-share listed companies have shown a marked increase in cash dividend willingness, with over 200 companies in the Shenzhen market announcing a total dividend of approximately 35 billion yuan for the first half of 2024, a 2.9-fold increase from 9 billion yuan in the same period last year [1] - Notable companies in the Shenzhen market are planning substantial dividends, with Ping An Bank, Weichai Power, and Shuanghui Development proposing dividends of 4.774 billion yuan, 3.243 billion yuan, and 2.287 billion yuan respectively [1] - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced a special dividend plan, distributing 12.30 yuan per 10 shares, amounting to a total of 5.4 billion yuan, reflecting the company's commitment to shareholder returns [3]