

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights that listed banks in China are distributing dividends, with a total cash dividend amount reaching 6,319.56 billion yuan for 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.03% [1] - A total of 26 banks have implemented their profit distribution plans for the year 2024, with 14 banks completing both mid-term and year-end dividends [1] - Among the 42 A-share banks, 39 have increased their cash dividends compared to the previous year, with an overall increase of 186 billion yuan in total dividend amounts [1] Group 2 - Notably, Ningbo Bank has proposed a cash dividend of 9 yuan per 10 shares for 2024, marking a second consecutive year of increased dividend payouts [2] - 25 A-share listed banks have raised their cash dividend ratios for 2024, with Ningbo Bank's ratio increasing by 6.3 percentage points to 21.91% [2] - Industrial Bank and Citic Bank have also reported consistent increases in their cash dividend ratios, with Industrial Bank's ratio reaching 30.73% for 2024 and Citic Bank planning a cash dividend of 194.55 billion yuan [2]