Hongta Securities(SH:601236) Shang Hai Zheng Quan Bao·2025-10-09 18:47Core Viewpoint - Hongta Securities announced its 2025 semi-annual profit distribution plan, which includes a cash dividend of 0.05 yuan per share (tax included) for A-shares, approved during the fourth extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on September 15, 2025 [2][3]. Summary by Sections Dividend Distribution Plan - The profit distribution plan for the first half of 2025 involves a cash dividend of 0.05 yuan per share, with a total cash dividend not exceeding 235,728,542.10 yuan (tax included), accounting for 35.16% of the net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company [3][4]. - The distribution is based on a total share capital of 4,716,787,742 shares, excluding 2,216,900 shares held in the company's repurchase account [3][4]. Shareholder Eligibility - The distribution applies to all shareholders registered with the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation Limited Shanghai Branch as of the close of trading on the record date [2][3]. - Shares repurchased by the company will not participate in the profit distribution [3][4]. Taxation Details - Individual shareholders holding shares for over one year are exempt from personal income tax on dividend income, while those holding for one year or less will have tax withheld upon stock transfer [7][9]. - For qualified foreign institutional investors (QFII), a 10% withholding tax will apply, resulting in a net dividend of 0.045 yuan per share [9][10]. Share Buyback Program - The company plans to use 100 million to 200 million yuan for a share buyback program, with the upper limit of the buyback price adjusted from 12.76 yuan to 12.71 yuan per share effective from October 16, 2025 [13][15][16]. - The adjustment is due to the cash dividend distribution, with the buyback program expected to repurchase approximately 7,867,821 to 15,735,641 shares, representing 0.17% to 0.33% of the total share capital [16][17]. Buyback Progress - As of September 30, 2025, the company has repurchased 2,216,900 shares at prices ranging from 8.94 to 9.07 yuan per share, totaling 20.01 million yuan [20].