Viva Biotech Holdings disclosed that it repurchased an additional 0.60 million ordinary shares on 20 May 2026 at prices ranging from HKD 1.43 to HKD 1.45 per share. The transaction cost HKD 0.87 million, lifting the total shares bought back between 8–20 May to 12.22 million.
Including the latest purchase, the aggregate consideration for the May programme stands at approximately HKD 18.50 million, translating into a volume-weighted average repurchase price of about HKD 1.51 per share. The cumulative 12.22 million shares represent 0.57% of Viva Biotech’s issued share capital of 2.13 billion shares as at 19 May 2026.
All repurchased shares—spanning nine market sessions—remain outstanding pending cancellation. Consequently, the Company’s issued share count was unchanged at 2.13 billion shares as of the close on 20 May 2026.
The repurchases were executed under the general mandate approved by shareholders on 12 June 2025, which authorises the Company to buy back up to 212.84 million shares. Following the latest transactions, 200.63 million shares, or 94.3% of the mandate, remain available.
In line with Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, Viva Biotech is subject to a moratorium on issuing new shares or disposing of treasury shares until 19 June 2026.
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