Bank of China Limited at its the 2024 fourth meeting of the Board of Directors, agreed that according to the reviewed financial report for the first half of 2024, taking reasonable account of the current performance, and under the condition that the Bank has available profits for distribution in the first half of 2024, the 2024 interim dividend will be implemented, and the total dividend will account for no more than 30% of the Group's realized net profit attributable to equity holders of the Bank. When the annual profit distribution plan for 2024 is subsequently formulated, the amount of interim profit distribution already realized will be taken into account. The 2024 interim profit distribution plan will be implemented in compliance with relevant laws, regulations and the Articles of Association, after the performance of corporate governance procedures. Independent Non-executive Directors agree with the 2024 interim profit distribution arrangement and agree to submit the
proposal to the Shareholders' Meeting for consideration.