WuXi AppTec Buys Back 1.54 Million H-Shares for HKD 199.84 Million, Lifting Treasury Stock to 3.96 Million Shares

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WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. disclosed a share repurchase on 29 May 2026, acquiring 1.54 million H-shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at prices between HKD 126.70 and HKD 132.40 per share. The volume-weighted average purchase price was HKD 130.13, bringing total consideration to HKD 199.84 million.

Following the transaction, the company’s outstanding H-shares (excluding treasury shares) declined by 0.30% from 508.05 million to 506.52 million. Concurrently, the treasury-share balance rose from 2.43 million to 3.96 million shares, while the total issued share count remained unchanged at 510.48 million.

The repurchase was executed under the mandate granted by shareholders on 28 April 2026, which authorises the company to buy back up to 298.38 million shares. To date, WuXi AppTec has repurchased 3.96 million shares under this mandate, equivalent to 0.13% of the issued share capital at the time the mandate was approved.

All repurchased shares are being held as treasury stock; none have been cancelled. In line with Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, the company is subject to a moratorium on issuing new shares or selling treasury shares until 28 June 2026.

Management confirmed that the repurchase complied with the Exchange’s Main Board Listing Rules and applicable regulations, and that all required payments and filings have been completed.

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