Core Viewpoint - The trend of mid-term cash dividends among listed companies in the Shanghai Stock Exchange is increasing, with many companies announcing their mid-term dividend plans for 2025, reflecting a strong commitment to shareholder returns [2][6]. Group 1: Mid-term Dividend Announcements - Weisheng Information plans to distribute a cash dividend of 122 million yuan, accounting for 40% of its net profit for the first half of 2025, marking its first mid-term dividend [2][3]. - WuXi AppTec has also announced a mid-term cash dividend of 3.5 yuan per 10 shares, with a total cash dividend of 1.03 billion yuan, following a significant increase in revenue and net profit [3][4]. - Dongpeng Beverage has proposed a cash dividend of 2.5 yuan per share, amounting to 1.3 billion yuan, continuing its trend of substantial mid-term dividends [4][7]. Group 2: Overall Dividend Trends - In 2023, 1,501 listed companies in the Shanghai Stock Exchange distributed a total of 1.38 trillion yuan in cash dividends, indicating a robust dividend culture [2]. - The number of companies implementing mid-term dividends has surged, with 504 companies distributing over 580 billion yuan in 2024, representing a significant increase compared to previous years [6]. - The Shanghai Stock Exchange is encouraging companies to enhance their dividend policies, aiming to improve shareholder returns through various financial management tools [6][7]. Group 3: Notable Companies and Their Dividend Policies - Companies like East China Sea Group and Agricultural Bank of China have initiated mid-term dividends for the first time, while others like China Construction Bank have resumed mid-term dividends after several years [6]. - Companies such as Linglong Tire and Tian Shili have adopted a multi-tiered dividend strategy, distributing dividends multiple times within a year to reinforce investor confidence [6][7]. - The cumulative cash dividends of WuXi AppTec since its listing in 2018 have reached approximately 13 billion yuan, with a consistent payout ratio of around 30% of its net profit [4][5].