February 3rd, 2012

Central Huijin endorsed measures by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of China and China Construction Bank to lower cash dividend ratio to ensure long term viability and growth. Consequently, the three banks reduced the ratio by 5% in 2009 and 2010. Central Huijin continued to support the above banks to further reduce their dividend payout ratio by 5% to 35% in 2011, while Agricultural Bank of China remained the ratio unchanged on 35%.