逾70家港股公司宣布中期分红，金额超500亿港元

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong-listed companies are actively distributing dividends to reward investors, with over 70 companies announcing interim dividend plans totaling more than 500 billion HKD, enhancing the attractiveness of the Hong Kong stock market in a low-interest-rate environment [1][3][5]. Dividend Distribution - As of now, 74 Hong Kong-listed companies have distributed interim dividends, amounting to approximately 563.60 billion HKD, with a slight decrease in total dividend amount compared to the previous year [3]. - HSBC Holdings announced a significant dividend plan, distributing 138.39 billion HKD in the first quarter and an additional 136.75 billion HKD for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, ranking first in dividend distribution [3]. - Other notable companies include Brilliance China and CATL, with dividends exceeding 50 billion HKD, and several companies like Hong Kong Telecom and Hang Seng Bank distributing no less than 20 billion HKD [4]. Market Attractiveness - The trend of high dividends is expected to enhance the market's appeal, especially in the context of a low-interest-rate environment and increasing asset allocation difficulties [1][5]. - Insurance companies have been actively acquiring shares in Hong Kong banks and public utility companies, with 21 acquisitions recorded this year, surpassing the total from the previous three years [6]. - High dividends from Hong Kong-listed companies are attracting significant attention from institutional investors, particularly in light of the ongoing low-interest-rate environment [6][8]. Future Projections - Goldman Sachs projects that by the end of 2025, the total dividend distribution from onshore and offshore Chinese companies will reach 3 trillion RMB, marking a historical high [1][6]. - In 2024, over 4,300 Chinese companies listed in mainland China, Hong Kong, and the U.S. are expected to distribute 2.7 trillion RMB in dividends, reflecting a 10% increase from the previous year [7]. - The trend of increasing dividends is supported by national policies aimed at enhancing cash dividend regulations, with a notable rise in the dividend payout ratio [7].