In face of dramatic changes in market environment in 2008, Sinochem International remained sound administration over the company and effectively controlled managerial risks, through which a net profit of 7060 million Yuan was realized with a 12.18% increase year-on-year. The company plans to distribute to its shareholders 2 RMB (including tax) for every 10 shares, and the total amount of dividends represents 78.
04% of the profit distributable by the company at current period. The significant excess compared with the average ratio of profit distribution by listed companies represents the company s tenet of attaching great importance on returns to shareholders, especially dividends offered to minority investors.