Kanzhun Reports Minor Option-Driven Share Issuance and Ongoing Buyback; Outstanding Shares at 840.58 Million

Bulletin Express06-04

Kan zhun Limited (BOSS Zhipin-W, HKEX: 02076) disclosed the following capital movements in its Next Day Disclosure Return dated 4 June 2026:

1. Share issuance • On 3 June 2026, 10,000 Class A ordinary shares were issued upon employee option exercise at USD 5.33 per share, increasing the issued share base by only 0.00103 %. • Total issued shares rose to 840.58 million.

2. Share repurchases not yet cancelled • Between 20 March and 3 June 2026, the company bought back 27.56 million Class A shares for cancellation on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. • The cumulative repurchased amount equals 3.01 % of the share count prevailing when the current buy-back mandate was granted on 27 June 2025. • Average repurchase prices ranged from USD 6.57 to USD 7.38 per share, with an overall outlay of approximately USD 184.35 million.

3. Latest trading-day buyback • On 3 June 2026, Kanzhun repurchased 845,498 shares on Nasdaq at prices between USD 7.03 and USD 7.18, spending USD 6.00 million. • All shares were acquired for cancellation, leaving none to be held as treasury stock.

4. Remaining authorisation and restrictions • After the latest repurchase, 64.06 million shares remain available under the 91.61 million-share mandate that runs until the next shareholders’ meeting. • In line with HKEX rules, the company is restricted from issuing new shares for 30 days following the 3 June transactions, i.e., until 3 July 2026.

5. Reserved shares for ADS programme • As of 3 June 2026, 551,502 Class A ordinary shares are held by the depositary for future American Depositary Share (ADS) issuances linked to employee incentive plans.

The board confirms that all transactions complied with Hong Kong Listing Rules, applicable laws, and the shareholder-approved repurchase mandate.

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