KE Holdings (BEKE) Maintains Share Count at 3.36 Billion; 30.34 Million Shares Await Cancellation After USD 4.00 Million NYSE and HKD 15.00 Million HKEX Buybacks

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KE Holdings Inc. (BEKE-W, HKEX: 02423) reported no change in its issued share capital as of 27 May 2026, with 3.36 billion Class A ordinary shares outstanding. However, the company continued to execute its authorised repurchase programme, adding fresh buybacks in both New York and Hong Kong and lifting the volume of yet-to-be-cancelled shares to 30.34 million.

Latest repurchase transactions • 26 May 2026 (NYSE): 729,927 Class A shares repurchased at USD 5.44–5.55, for a total consideration of USD 4.00 million. • 27 May 2026 (HKEX): 351,100 Class A shares repurchased at HKD 42.44–43.08, for a total consideration of HKD 15.00 million. Both batches are designated for cancellation.

Aggregate repurchase position • Cumulative shares bought under the mandate (27 Jun 2025–27 May 2026): 155.75 million, equal to 4.32 % of the company’s issued share base at mandate inception. • Authorised limit: 360.22 million shares; remaining headroom: approximately 204.47 million shares. • Shares pending cancellation (1 Apr – 27 May 2026): 30.34 million.

Capital structure • Issued shares (Class A and Class B) at period-end: 3,493.78 million, comprising 3,356.59 million Class A and 137.18 million Class B ordinary shares. • No treasury shares outstanding; all repurchased shares are intended for cancellation.

Regulatory timeline Under Hong Kong Listing Rules, KE Holdings is subject to a moratorium on new share issues or treasury share disposals until 26 June 2026 following the latest buyback.

The disclosure confirms that all repurchase activities adhered to Hong Kong Stock Exchange and relevant overseas exchange regulations, with no material changes to the company’s previously published explanatory statement.

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