At a recent Gree Electric Appliances shareholder meeting, Dong Mingzhu addressed concerns regarding the company's profitability and dividend payouts. She urged shareholders not to place excessive demands on the company in terms of its earnings and the amount of dividends distributed, emphasizing that enterprises also need to retain funds for future growth and stability. Dong Mingzhu acknowledged the shareholders' anticipation for dividends but highlighted a remarkable achievement: since its initial public offering, Gree has raised a cumulative total of only 5 billion yuan in funds, while distributing an impressive sum of over 170 billion yuan in dividends. She encouraged shareholders who are invested in the company's long-term development to support its decision to retain funds for strategic purposes.
