KE Holdings Inc. (BEKE-W) disclosed on 1 April 2026 that it executed an additional share repurchase on 31 March 2026 without altering its issued share capital.
• Latest transaction: On 31 March 2026, the company bought back 2.45 million Class A ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange at prices ranging from USD 4.81 to USD 4.99, for a total consideration of USD 12.00 million. All shares are designated for cancellation.
• Cumulative progress: Since the current buyback mandate was approved on 27 June 2025 (authorising up to 360.22 million shares), KE Holdings has repurchased 125.41 million shares, equivalent to 3.48 % of the company’s issued share count at the mandate date.
• Pending cancellation: Between 2 January and 31 March 2026, 35.84 million shares were repurchased and remain outstanding pending cancellation.
• Share capital unchanged: Issued share capital stood at 3.39 billion Class A ordinary shares and 138.59 million Class B ordinary shares, totalling 3.53 billion shares. No new shares were issued, and no treasury shares were held as of 31 March 2026.
• Post-buyback restriction: In line with Hong Kong Listing Rules, KE Holdings is subject to a moratorium on new share issues or treasury-share transfers until 30 April 2026.
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