China Eastern Airlines Discloses RMB 12.97 Million A-Share Buyback; 55.86 Million Shares Pending Cancellation

China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (China Eastern Air) filed a Next Day Disclosure Return with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 20 October 2026, outlining its latest share repurchase activity and the status of its issued share capital.

On 19 October 2026, the carrier repurchased 4.13 million A-shares on the Shanghai Stock Exchange at prices ranging from RMB 3.14 to RMB 3.15 per share, for a total outlay of RMB 12.97 million. The shares were acquired for cancellation, yet no cancellation had been effected by the reporting date.

Including this latest tranche, China Eastern Air now holds 55.86 million A-shares awaiting cancellation. This figure represents approximately 0.26 % of the company’s total issued share capital of 22.09 billion shares, which comprises 17.02 billion A-shares and 5.06 billion H-shares.

Despite the ongoing buybacks, the company’s issued A-share count remained unchanged at 17.02 billion as of 19 October 2026, given that the repurchased shares have not yet been cancelled. No treasury shares were sold during the period.

The company stated that all repurchases were authorised by the board, executed in accordance with domestic and Hong Kong listing regulations, and fully funded at settlement. Confirmation of compliance was provided by Joint Company Secretary Mr. Li Ganbin.