2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-08-02 15:18Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles is that there is a significant increase in the frequency and amount of dividends distributed by listed companies in response to new regulatory requirements, leading to an early wave of dividend announcements for the 2025 interim period [2][3][5] - As of July 31, several dozen companies have announced their 2025 interim dividend plans, with at least nine companies declaring interim dividends for the first time [2][8] - Notable examples include WuXi AppTec, which announced a dividend of 35 yuan per hand, and Dongpeng Beverage, which declared a dividend of 250 yuan per hand, totaling 1.3 billion yuan [2][5] Group 2 - High-growth companies are also showing substantial dividend payouts, with CATL announcing a dividend of 100.7 yuan per hand, nearly double its previous interim dividend [6][8] - The trend of increasing dividends is supported by regulatory measures that encourage companies to distribute profits, with nearly 900 companies having multiple dividend distributions in the past year compared to around 200 in 2023 [3][9] - The number of companies announcing interim dividends is expected to rise further in 2025, reflecting a growing trend towards a dual dividend system of "interim + annual" [10][12] Group 3 - The overall dividend landscape is improving, with nearly 70% of listed companies in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets disclosing cash dividend plans for 2024, amounting to 1.66 trillion yuan, and a total annual dividend of 2.39 trillion yuan, a 7.2% increase year-on-year [12][13] - State-owned enterprises continue to be the main contributors to dividends, with nearly 1,000 state-owned companies distributing 1.5 trillion yuan, accounting for 62.8% of the total market [13] - Recommendations for further enhancing dividend policies include optimizing regulations to encourage companies to establish stable long-term dividend policies based on their operational status and development needs [12][13]