China Starch Holdings Limited reported to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it repurchased 2.52 million ordinary shares on 27 May 2026 at prices ranging from HK$0.169 to HK$0.170 per share, for a total consideration of HK$0.43 million. The shares will be cancelled in due course.
Including this latest transaction, China Starch has bought back 42.40 million shares since 24 March 2026 that are awaiting cancellation, equivalent to approximately 0.71 % of its 5.96 billion issued shares. The aggregate cash outlay for these repurchases amounts to about HK$7.63 million, implying an average cost of roughly HK$0.18 per share.
Under the general mandate approved on 12 May 2026, the company may repurchase up to 596.45 million shares (10 % of issued capital). Since the mandate’s approval, 18.50 million shares—around 0.31 % of the share base at that date—have been bought back on-market.
Following the 27 May transaction, China Starch’s issued share capital remains unchanged at 5.96 billion shares, as the repurchased shares have not yet been cancelled. In line with Hong Kong Listing Rules, the company is subject to a moratorium on issuing new shares or selling treasury shares until 26 June 2026.
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