BNP PARIBAS ANNOUNCES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SEMI-ANNNUAL INTERIM DIVIDEND PAYMENT STARTING IN 2025

Core Viewpoint - BNP Paribas has announced the implementation of a semi-annual interim dividend payment starting in the 2025 financial year, with the first payment scheduled for September 30, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Dividend Policy - Each interim dividend will be 50% of the net earnings per share for the first half of the financial year, aligning with BNP Paribas' cash payout distribution policy [2]. - The return to shareholders in 2025 will include the full dividend from 2024 earnings, subject to shareholder approval, a share buyback program, and the new interim dividend for 2025 [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - BNP Paribas is the leading bank in the European Union, operating in 63 countries with nearly 183,000 employees, over 145,000 of whom are in Europe [3]. - The company has key positions in three main areas: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services, Investment & Protection Services, and Corporate & Institutional Banking [3]. - BNP Paribas is expanding its integrated commercial and personal banking model across Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe, while maintaining a strong presence in the Americas and Asia-Pacific [3].