China Resources Beverage (Holdings) Company Limited (“CR Beverage”) has disclosed its latest Next Day Disclosure Return, confirming that the company’s issued share capital remains unchanged at 2.40 billion ordinary shares as of 16 October 2026, despite an ongoing share-buyback programme.
Key points • Cumulative buybacks: Between 28 August and 16 October 2026, CR Beverage repurchased a total of 7.32 million shares, equivalent to 0.31 % of the company’s issued share capital at the time the mandate was granted on 1 June 2026. • Most recent transaction: On 16 October 2026, the company bought back 246,000 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at prices ranging from HKD 7.13 to HKD 7.23 per share, for a total consideration of HKD 1.77 million. • Price parameters: Across all disclosed buybacks, repurchase prices have ranged between HKD 7.15 and HKD 7.44 per share. • Authorised limits: The existing shareholder mandate allows CR Beverage to repurchase up to 239.82 million shares, meaning only about 3.05 % of the authorised quota has been utilised so far. • Moratorium: In line with HKEX rules, the company is restricted from issuing new shares or disposing of treasury shares until 15 November 2026, 30 days after the latest buyback.
Impact on capital structure Although 7.32 million shares are earmarked for cancellation, they remained outstanding as of the reporting date. Consequently, CR Beverage’s issued share count stays at 2.40 billion shares, with no treasury shares recorded. Once the repurchased shares are formally cancelled, the share base will contract by roughly 0.31 %, potentially enhancing earnings per share.
Outlook The moderate utilisation of the buyback authority suggests management retains capacity for further repurchases—up to 232.50 million additional shares—should market conditions warrant. Investors will monitor subsequent filings for confirmation of cancellation, further buyback activity and any impact on per-share metrics ahead of the moratorium’s expiry in mid-November.
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