JF SmartInvest Holdings Ltd (Hong Kong-listed, stock code 09636) disclosed a repurchase of 71,400 ordinary shares on 26 May 2026 via on-market transactions, according to its Next Day Disclosure Return filed the same day.
• Transaction highlights: The shares were repurchased at prices ranging between HKD 29.20 and HKD 30.28, translating into a volume-weighted average cost of approximately HKD 29.89 each. Aggregate cash outflow for the buyback totalled HKD 2.13 million.
• Capital structure impact: The repurchase reduced the company’s outstanding share count (excluding treasury shares) by 0.0153% to 465.63 million. Treasury shares increased to 2.73 million, leaving the total issued share capital unchanged at 468.36 million.
• Mandate utilisation: The buyback was executed under the general mandate approved on 20 June 2025, which authorises repurchases of up to 44.84 million shares. Cumulative buybacks under this mandate now stand at 2.73 million shares, representing 0.61% of the shares outstanding on the mandate date, indicating ample remaining capacity.
• Post-repurchase restriction: In accordance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, JF SmartInvest is subject to a moratorium on issuing new shares or disposing of treasury shares until 25 June 2026.
The board confirmed that all regulatory requirements for the transaction were met, and no repurchased shares have been cancelled to date; all 71,400 shares are held as treasury shares.
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