Essex Bio-Technology Limited executed an on-market repurchase of 18,000 ordinary shares on 4 November 2026, paying a total consideration of HK$35.85 thousand at prices ranging from HK$1.99 to HK$1.995 per share. The volume-weighted average repurchase price was approximately HK$1.9914.
Following the transaction, the company’s issued share capital (excluding treasury shares) decreased marginally from 564.70 million to 564.69 million, representing a 0.0032% reduction. Treasury shares rose to 2.32 million, keeping total shares in issue unchanged at 567.01 million.
Since the current share-buyback mandate was approved on 26 May 2026, Essex Bio-Technology has repurchased 2.32 million shares—equivalent to 0.41% of the shares outstanding on the mandate date—against an authorised ceiling of 56.70 million shares.
Under Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, the company is subject to a 30-day moratorium on issuing new shares or disposing of treasury shares, effective until 4 December 2026.
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