The directors of Hong Leong Finance Limited declared an interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share (tax exempt one-tier) (2022: 3.75 cents per share, tax exempt one tier) in respect of the financial year 2023. The interim dividend will be paid on 31 August 2023. The Share Transfer Books and Register of Members of the Company will be closed from 17 August 2023 up to (and including) 18 August 2023.

Duly completed registrable transfers received by the Company's Registrar, M & C Services Private Limited of 112 Robinson Road #05- 01, Singapore 068902 up to 5.00 pm on 17 August 2023 will be registered to determine shareholders' entitlement to the interim dividend. In respect of shares in the securities accounts with The Central Depository (Pte) Limited ("CDP"), the interim dividend will be paid by the Company to CDP which will distribute the interim dividend to holders of the securities accounts.