Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (NYSE: CHT; TAIEX: 2412) is dated March 2, 2026. The document serves as an announcement for the Company's 2026 Annual General Shareholders' Meeting, scheduled for May 29, 2026. Chunghwa Telecom operates as Taiwan's largest integrated telecommunications services provider, offering fixed-line, mobile, broadband, and internet services, alongside expanding ICT capabilities in cloud computing, big data, and AI.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide specific financial performance data such as revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for the current or prior periods. The only financial figure disclosed is the proposed cash dividend of NT$5.2 per share.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operational status are reported in this filing, as the document focuses exclusively on corporate governance procedures regarding the upcoming shareholders' meeting.
Guidance, Outlook, and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Proposal: The Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of NT$5.2 per share.
- Shareholder Meeting: The 2026 Annual General Shareholders' Meeting will be held on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Chunghwa Telecom Training Institute in New Taipei City.
- Record Date and Transfer Closure: The shareholder register will be closed for share transfers from March 31 to May 29, 2026. Unregistered shareholders must apply for registration by March 30, 2026.
- Shareholder Proposals: Qualified shareholders (holding at least 1% of outstanding shares) may submit proposals between March 13 and March 23, 2026. ADR holders representing at least 51% of outstanding ADRs may also submit one written proposal.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date and payment schedule for the proposed NT$5.2 per share dividend.
- Confirm the specific date for the closure of the shareholder register (March 31, 2026) to ensure eligibility for the meeting.
- Review the full text of the 2025 Annual Report (Form 20-F) for detailed financial performance data not included in this 6-K filing.
- Check for any shareholder proposals submitted during the March 13–23, 2026 window that may impact corporate governance.