Hong Kong—AIA Group Limited disclosed no change in its issued share capital on 23 April 2026, maintaining 10.51 billion ordinary shares outstanding. However, the insurer continued its buyback programme, purchasing 3.70 million shares on-market that day for HK$303.26 million at prices ranging from HK$81.75 to HK$82.70 per share.
Including this latest tranche, AIA has repurchased 48.42 million shares between 30 March and 23 April 2026 that are awaiting cancellation. The aggregate consideration for these repurchases is approximately HK$4.13 billion, implying a volume-weighted average cost of about HK$85.30 per share. The shares pending cancellation equate to roughly 0.46 % of the company’s current issued share base.
Under the shareholder mandate granted on 23 May 2025, AIA is authorised to repurchase up to 1.07 billion shares. To date, 174.66 million shares have been bought back, representing 1.63 % of the issued share capital at the time the mandate was approved. The 30-day moratorium on new share issuance or treasury-share disposal remains in effect until 23 May 2026, in line with Hong Kong listing rules.
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