ES SERVICES keeps share count steady at 1.72 billion; cumulative buy-backs climb to 13.55 million shares awaiting cancellation

Bulletin Express07-17 17:02

Ever Sunshine Services Group Limited (“ES SERVICES”) filed a Next Day Disclosure Return on 17 July 2026 confirming that its issued share capital remains unchanged at 1.72 billion ordinary shares, with no treasury shares outstanding.

Share buy-back on 17 July 2026 • Repurchased 200,000 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at HK$1.73–1.76 per share, spending HK$0.35 million. • All repurchased shares are designated for cancellation.

Cumulative repurchases pending cancellation • Between 31 March and 17 July 2026 the company bought back 66 tranches totalling 13.55 million shares, equivalent to approximately 0.79% of the current issued share base. • Transaction prices ranged from HK$1.63 to HK$2.07 per share, based on the lowest (HK$1.63 on 25–26 June) and highest (HK$2.07 on 11 May) disclosed prices.

Repurchase mandate utilisation • At the annual general meeting on 13 May 2026 shareholders authorised ES SERVICES to repurchase up to 171.74 million shares. • Since that mandate date, 8.35 million shares have been bought back on-market, representing 0.49% of the company’s issued shares at the time of approval. • A 30-day moratorium applies to new share issues or treasury-share sales until 16 August 2026.

Capital structure • Opening balance (16 July 2026): 1.72 billion issued shares. • Closing balance (17 July 2026): 1.72 billion issued shares. Repurchased shares will only be removed from the share count once formal cancellation is completed, after which the issued capital will decline accordingly.

The board confirms all repurchase activities complied with Hong Kong Listing Rules and the terms of the shareholder mandate.

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