WH Group

WH Group decided at the annual general meeting on a dividend of 0.61 HKD per share for 2025, an increase of 22% from the previous year. The total distribution amounts to 14.08 billion HKD, a year‑on‑year rise of 214.36%. On the day of the AGM the stock traded in Frankfurt at 1.11 EUR; today is ex‑dividend day, so price adjustments may occur and the payment will be made shortly. The dividend yield for 2025 is 7.04% (previous year 8.32%); however, analysts at FactSet expect a dividend cut to 0.08 USD by 2028 with an estimated yield of 6.29%. » Mere på finanzen.net

The Bavarian sausage maker Wolf Essgenuss is being sold to the British company Morliny Foods, which belongs to China’s WH Group. Around 1,800 employees at three sites are to be taken on, and the brand and production locations will be retained. The takeover is still subject to approval by competition authorities. Managing director Christian Wolf calls the partnership an opportunity for international growth and securing the company’s future. » Mere på t-online.de

Nathan's Famous, a staple American hot dog brand, is owned by Smithfield, which is controlled by Chinese conglomerate WH Group Limited. Despite concerns about Chinese investment in U.S. agriculture, Chinese-owned land holdings in the U.S. are relatively small compared to those of Canadian and Dutch companies. The article reassures that Chinese ownership does not significantly impact the American hot dog experience. » Mere på yahoo.com