GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. Announces Cash Dividend

SHANGHAI, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (GHG) ("GreenTree" or the "Company"), a leading franchised hotel operator in China, today announced that its board of directors approved the payment of a cash dividend of US$0.30 per ordinary share, or US$0.30 per American Depositary Share ("ADS"). The holders of the Company's ordinary shares shown on the Company's record at the close of trading on February 6, 2019 (U.S. Eastern Time) (the "Record Date") will be entitled to these dividends. These shareholders, including Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, the depositary bank for the Company's ADS program (the "ADS Depositary"), are expected to receive the payments of dividends on or about February 22, 2019. Dividends to the Company's ADS holders are expected to be paid through the ADS Depositary on or about February 28, 2019, and will be subject to the terms of the deposit agreement by and among the Company and the ADS Depositary, and the holders and beneficial owners of ADSs issued thereunder, including the fees and expenses payable thereunder.

The total amount of cash to be distributed for the dividends is expected to be approximately US$30.5 million.

In addition, GreenTree plans to pay a cash dividend of US$0.20 per share per year in the near future if there is no immediate cash need for the Company's growth or M&A opportunities.

About GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd.

GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. ("GreenTree" or the "Company") (GHG) is a leading franchised hotel operator in China. As of September 30, 2018, GreenTree had 2,558 hotels, among which 2,528 are franchised and managed hotels. The Company had the highest proportion of franchised-and-managed hotels among the top four economy to mid-scale hotel networks in China. In 2017, GreenTree was the fourth largest economy to mid-scale hotel group in China in terms of number of hotels according to China Hospitality Association. The Company has built a strong suite of brands including its flagship "GreenTree Inns" brand as a result of its long-standing dedication to the hospitality industry in China and consistent quality of its services, signature hotel designs, broad geographic coverage and convenient locations. GreenTree has positioned its brands to appeal to value-and-quality-conscious business travelers and leisure travelers.

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