18亿投资计划取消，江苏国泰拟提高分红

Core Viewpoint - Jiangsu Guotai announced a plan to invest over 1.83 billion yuan in securities but terminated it within two days, indicating a shift towards increasing shareholder returns through dividends instead of investments [1][2][3]. Group 1: Investment Plan and Termination - On August 22, Jiangsu Guotai planned to use up to 1.83 billion yuan of idle funds for securities investment, including 330.6 million yuan already used and an additional 1.5 billion yuan [2]. - The investment was intended to cover various securities, including new stock subscriptions and bonds, through a subsidiary [2]. - The termination of the investment plan was announced on August 24, just before the market opened, to avoid potential market misinterpretations and volatility [2][3]. Group 2: Dividend Policy - On the same day as the investment plan termination, Jiangsu Guotai released a three-year shareholder dividend return plan, which will be submitted for shareholder approval on September 10 [4]. - The new dividend plan aims to increase the frequency of dividends from once a year to two to three times a year and raise the cash dividend ratio from a minimum of 10% to 40% of distributable profits [5]. - The average annual cash dividend amount as a percentage of net profit attributable to shareholders will also increase from 30% to 40% over the next three years [5][6]. Group 3: Industry Trends - Jiangsu Guotai's move reflects a broader trend among A-share companies to enhance dividend payouts, with 17 companies announcing mid-term dividend plans exceeding 100 yuan per hand as of August 25 [7]. - The largest dividend announced was from Jibite, with a payout of 660 yuan per hand, indicating a significant increase in dividend distribution across the market [7]. - Factors driving this trend include regulatory encouragement for increased cash dividends, improved corporate profitability, and a heightened sense of responsibility among companies to return value to shareholders [8].