KANZHUN LIMITED Announces Adoption of Annual Dividend Policy and Declaration of Cash Dividend

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KANZHUN LIMITED (NASDAQ: BZ; HKEX: 2076), China's leading online recruitment platform, has announced the adoption of a new annual dividend policy and declared its first cash dividend. The company will distribute US$0.084 per ordinary share (US$0.168 per ADS), totaling approximately US$80 million to be paid from surplus cash.

The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of October 8, 2025, with payment dates set for October 16, 2025 for ordinary shareholders and October 23, 2025 for ADS holders. The ex-dividend dates are October 6, 2025, for Hong Kong shares and October 8, 2025, for ADSs.

Positive

• Introduction of first annual dividend policy, demonstrating financial strength
• Substantial dividend payment of US$80 million from surplus cash
• Management's confidence in company's growth trajectory and business model

Negative

• Significant cash outflow of US$80 million reducing available capital for growth investments

BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KANZHUN LIMITED (“BOSS Zhipin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZ; HKEX: 2076), a leading online recruitment platform in China, today announced its board of directors (the “Board”) has approved an annual dividend policy (the “Dividend Policy”), pursuant to which the Board intends to declare and distribute a dividend each year in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the Company and applicable laws and regulations. Under the Dividend Policy, the determination to make dividend distributions and the amount of such distributions in any particular annual period will be made at the discretion of the Board upon review of the Company's operations and earnings, cash flow, financial condition and other relevant factors.

Under the Dividend Policy, the Board has approved an annual cash dividend (the “Dividend”) of US$0.084 per ordinary share, or US$0.168 per ADS, to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs of record as of the close of business on October 8, 2025, Beijing Time and New York Time, respectively, payable in U.S. dollars. The ex-dividend date for holders of ordinary shares in Hong Kong will be October 6, 2025 and the ex-dividend date for holders of ADSs will be October 8, 2025. The aggregate amount of the Dividend to be paid will be approximately US$80 million, which will be funded by surplus cash on the Company’s balance sheet.

For holders of ordinary shares, in order to qualify for the Dividend, all valid documents for the transfer of shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged for registration with the Company’s Hong Kong branch share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 8, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time). Dividend to be paid to the Company’s ADS holders through the depositary bank will be subject to the terms of the deposit agreement. The payment date is expected to be on or around October 16, 2025 for holders of ordinary shares and on or around October 23, 2025 for holders of ADSs.

“We are pleased to declare this dividend policy as a token of appreciation to our shareholders for their continued support,” said Mr. Jonathan Peng Zhao, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “With a resilient business model, we are confident in the Company’s growth trajectory and its ability to deliver sustainable, long-term value. We will remain disciplined in executing our strategy to ensure our shareholders continue to benefit from the Company’s growth.”

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About KANZHUN LIMITED

KANZHUN LIMITED operates the leading online recruitment platform BOSS Zhipin in China. The Company connects job seekers and enterprise users in an efficient and seamless manner through its highly interactive mobile app, a transformative product that promotes two-way communication, focuses on intelligent recommendations, and creates new scenarios in the online recruiting process. Benefiting from its large and diverse user base, BOSS Zhipin has developed powerful network effects to deliver higher recruitment efficiency and drive rapid expansion.

For more information, please visit https://ir.zhipin.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact: 

KANZHUN LIMITED
Investor Relations
Email: ir@kanzhun.com

PIACENTE FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS
Email: kanzhun@tpg-ir.com

FAQ

What is the dividend amount announced by KANZHUN (BZ) in August 2025?

KANZHUN announced a dividend of US$0.084 per ordinary share (US$0.168 per ADS), with a total distribution of approximately US$80 million.

When is the ex-dividend date for KANZHUN's (BZ) 2025 dividend?

The ex-dividend date is October 6, 2025 for Hong Kong shares and October 8, 2025 for ADSs.

When will KANZHUN (BZ) pay its 2025 dividend?

The dividend will be paid on October 16, 2025 for ordinary shareholders and October 23, 2025 for ADS holders.

What is KANZHUN's (BZ) new dividend policy?

KANZHUN has adopted an annual dividend policy where the Board will declare and distribute dividends yearly, with the amount determined based on the company's operations, earnings, cash flow, and financial condition.

Who is eligible for KANZHUN's (BZ) 2025 dividend payment?

Shareholders of record as of October 8, 2025 (Beijing Time for ordinary shares and New York Time for ADSs) are eligible for the dividend payment.