Qingdao Port International Co., Ltd. has declared an interim cash dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2026. Shareholders will receive RMB 1.399 per 10 shares, equivalent to HKD 1.6168 per 10 shares, based on the exchange rate of RMB 1 = HKD 1.1557—calculated as the average mid-point rate published by the People’s Bank of China over the five business days preceding the declaration date.

Key timetable • Ex-dividend date (Hong Kong): 10 September 2026 • Last day for share transfers: 11 September 2026 (16:30) • Book-closure period: 14 – 21 September 2026 • Record date: 14 September 2026 • Payment date: 28 October 2026

Withholding-tax framework • Non-resident enterprises: 10% enterprise income tax will be withheld. • Non-resident individuals: 10% individual income tax will generally be withheld, subject to applicable tax treaties. • Northbound Trading investors: 10% tax withheld; lower treaty rates may be reclaimed from the PRC tax authority. • Southbound Trading individual investors and investment funds: 20% individual income tax withheld. Domestic enterprise investors under Southbound Trading remain responsible for self-reporting and payment of any applicable tax.

The dividend pertains to the company’s financial year ending 31 December 2026 and does not require shareholder approval. Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited will act as the share registrar for distribution logistics.

As of the announcement date (28 August 2026), Qingdao Port’s board comprises two executive directors—Mr. Su Jianguang and Mr. Zhang Baohua—four non-executive directors, and three independent non-executive directors.