Zheng Quan Shi Bao Wang·2025-09-01 12:35Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant increase in dividend payouts among listed companies in Hubei, with a projected 84% growth in mid-year dividends for 2025 compared to the previous year [1][2] - CITIC Special Steel (000708) announced its first-ever mid-year dividend distribution, proposing a cash dividend of 2 yuan per 10 shares, totaling over 1 billion yuan, which represents 36% of its net profit attributable to shareholders [1] - Other companies in Hubei, such as Huisheng Biological (300871), have also announced mid-year dividend plans, indicating a broader trend of increased shareholder returns across the region [1] Group 2 - A total of 105 listed companies in Hubei have issued dividend proposals this year, with an expected total payout of 19.093 billion yuan, marking an increase of 6.03 billion yuan from the previous year [2] - The Hubei Securities Regulatory Bureau plans to implement multiple measures to enhance investor returns, including training and outreach to promote awareness of dividend policies among companies [2] - Future initiatives will focus on understanding companies' dividend intentions and capabilities, encouraging more frequent and substantial cash dividends, particularly around significant occasions like the Spring Festival [2]