BOC HONG KONG's stock price once rose over 5% and has established a three-year shareholder return plan framework

BOC HONG KONG (2388) announced its performance for last year, with the stock price opening high at HKD 41.6, rising over 5% to HKD 42.84. Management revealed that the framework for the shareholder return plan for 2026 to 2028 has been approved in principle, which includes measures such as increasing the dividend payout ratio and share buybacks. Last year's profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 40.121 billion, with a proposed final dividend of HKD 1.255 per share for 2025, totaling an annual dividend of HKD 2.125, with a payout ratio of 56%. The vice president stated that the details of the plan require regulatory approval and are expected to be announced during this year's mid-term results