China Mobile Limited announced details of its 2026 interim dividend, confirming a cash distribution of RMB 2.51 (equivalent to HK$ 2.9003) per share for the six months ended 30 June 2026. The dividend will be paid on or about 30 September 2026 to shareholders on the Hong Kong register as of the 31 August 2026 record date.
Currency election: • Hong Kong-listed shareholders will receive the dividend in Hong Kong dollars by default. • An option to receive the payout in Renminbi is available; completed currency-election forms must reach Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services by 4:30 p.m. on 18 September 2026. • Election forms will be dispatched on or about 3 September 2026. HKSCC Nominees may elect RMB for part of its holding.
Key timetable for Hong Kong share register: • Last day to lodge share transfers: 26 August 2026 • Register closure: 27 August – 31 August 2026 (inclusive) • Record date: 31 August 2026 • Dividend payment date: on or about 30 September 2026
Tax treatment: • Under PRC tax rules, the company will withhold 10% enterprise income tax from dividends payable to non-resident enterprise shareholders whose names appear on the record date, including HKSCC and other corporate nominees. • Individual shareholders on the Hong Kong register will not be subject to PRC individual income tax withholding. • Resident enterprises that qualify for exemption must submit confirmation from their tax authority to Computershare by 4:30 p.m. on 26 August 2026. • Investors holding Hong Kong shares via Shanghai-Hong Kong or Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect will receive dividends through HKSCC net of the 10% tax.
Shareholders are advised to ensure appropriate bank arrangements for RMB cheque clearance where applicable and to consult professional advisers on potential tax implications.