The directors of Swire Properties Limited have declared a first interim dividend of HKD 0.27 per share for the year ending 31 December 2018 compared to HKD 0.25 per share a year ago. The first interim dividend, which totals HKD 1,580 million compared to HKD 1,463 million a year ago, will be paid on 4 October 2018 to shareholders registered at the close of business on the record date, being 7 September 2018. Shares of the company will be traded ex-dividend as from 5 September 2018.