China Starch repurchases 1.00 million shares on 29 May; cumulative buy-backs awaiting cancellation hit 46.10 million shares

Bulletin Express05-29

China Starch Holdings Limited disclosed a new round of share repurchases on 29 May 2026, acquiring 1.00 million ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at prices ranging from HK$0.166 to HK$0.168, for a total consideration of HK$0.17 million.

Issued share capital • Outstanding shares (excluding treasury shares) remained unchanged at 5.96 billion as at 29 May 2026. • No treasury shares were held at either the opening or closing balance.

Buy-back activity since March • Between 24 March and 29 May 2026, the company repurchased 46.10 million shares that are yet to be cancelled, equivalent to 0.77 % of current issued shares. • Repurchase prices over this period ranged from HK$0.1671 to HK$0.1893 per share.

Mandate utilisation • The latest repurchases fall under a 12 May 2026 mandate authorising buy-backs of up to 596.45 million shares. • Since the mandate took effect, 22.20 million shares have been repurchased, representing 0.37 % of the company’s issued share capital. • Approximately 96 % of the mandate capacity remains available.

Moratorium period In line with Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, China Starch is restricted from issuing new shares, or selling or transferring any treasury shares, until 28 June 2026 following the recent buy-backs.

The company confirmed that all repurchases complied with the Main Board Listing Rules and that there have been no material changes to the explanatory statement dated 14 April 2026.

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