Hong Kong, 20 July 2026 – CaoCao INC. disclosed a series of equity movements in its latest Next Day Disclosure Return, highlighting a moderate share repurchase alongside option-driven share issuances.
Key transactions and capital movements:
1. Share Repurchase • On 20 July 2026, CaoCao repurchased 344,200 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at prices between HKD 14.22 and HKD 14.70, for a total consideration of HKD 4.99 million. • All repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares. • The buyback forms part of a mandate approved on 8 June 2026, under which the company is authorised to repurchase up to 58.30 million shares. Cumulative repurchases under this mandate now total 3.96 million shares, equivalent to 0.68 % of the company’s issued share capital on the mandate date. • In line with listing rules, CaoCao is subject to a moratorium on issuing or selling any shares out of treasury until 19 August 2026.
2. Option Exercises under the Pre-IPO Share Incentive Plan (adopted November 2022) • 15 July 2026: 16,625 new shares issued at RMB 1.692 per share. • 16 July 2026: 48,732 new shares issued at RMB 1.692 per share. • 20 July 2026: 20,648 new shares issued at RMB 1.692 per share.
3. Resulting Share Capital Profile (post-transactions, as of 20 July 2026) • Issued shares (excluding treasury shares): 581.06 million • Treasury shares: 4.63 million • Total issued shares: 585.68 million
Compared with the opening balance on 14 July 2026, the company’s issued shares (excluding treasury shares) decreased by 0.04 % due to net buybacks, while total issued shares increased by 86,005 shares after factoring in option exercises. The company confirms that all actions were duly authorised and executed in compliance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules and relevant regulations.
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