China Starch Holdings Limited executed an on-market share buyback of 5.00 million ordinary shares on 2 September 2026, paying an aggregate HKD 0.81 million at prices ranging between HKD 0.16 and HKD 0.164 per share. The volume-weighted average repurchase price was approximately HKD 0.1618.
Following the transaction, the company’s issued share capital (excluding treasury shares) fell by 0.09 % to 5.78 billion shares from 5.79 billion shares recorded on 1 September 2026. Treasury shares increased from 22.40 million to 27.40 million, while the total issued share count remained unchanged at 5.81 billion shares.
The buyback was conducted under the repurchase mandate granted on 12 May 2026, which authorises China Starch to repurchase up to 596.45 million shares. Cumulative repurchases under this mandate now stand at 157.50 million shares, representing 2.64 % of the company’s issued share capital on the mandate date.
In line with Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, China Starch is subject to a 30-day moratorium on issuing new shares or disposing of treasury shares, effective until 2 October 2026.
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