Kai Fund Board Approves NT$1 'All-Cash Dividend,' a Record High with Yield Nearing 5%

Taipei, Taiwan – Kai Fund (2883) has announced a significant boost to shareholder returns, with its board approving a NT$1 per share cash dividend for 2025. This move not only surpasses last year's payout of NT$0.85 plus a stock dividend but also marks the highest cash dividend in the company's history. At its current closing price, this translates to a compelling dividend yield of nearly 5%, signaling strong confidence from the company's leadership in its financial performance and future prospects.

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The company's robust financial health is underscored by its 2025 net profit of NT$30 billion, with earnings per share at NT$1.74. Even after accounting for foreign exchange reserve provisions and other one-time factors, the annual profit reached a historic high. This strong performance is expected to continue, as evidenced by the first quarter of 2026, which saw a net profit of NT$11.69 billion (EPS NT$0.69). When adjusted to include unrealized gains from FVOCI stock disposals, the first-quarter profit surged to NT$26.205 billion, an impressive year-on-year increase of over 200%.

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cash dividend yield is close to 5%

This generous dividend distribution reflects Kai Fund's commitment to sharing its operational success with its shareholders. The company emphasized that the decision was based on stable and sustainable earnings, balancing financial prudence with capital allocation for long-term growth. The strong performance of its subsidiaries, particularly Kai Fund Bank and Kai Fund Securities, which together contributed NT$8.05 billion in after-tax profits in the first quarter (a 126% increase year-on-year), provides a solid foundation for both future earnings and dividend payouts. Shareholders will also receive a practical gift: a set of six pairs of painted flower and bird chopsticks, continuing the company's tradition of offering useful shareholder benefits.

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