China Starch executes HKD 0.32 million on-market buy-back, lifting treasury shares to 6.36 million

Bulletin Express08-27

On 25 August 2026, China Starch Holdings Limited repurchased 2.00 million ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, paying between HKD 0.161 and HKD 0.162 per share. The volume-weighted average price was HKD 0.1616, bringing the cash outlay to HKD 0.32 million.

The transaction moved the group’s issued share base (excluding treasury shares) down to 5.80 billion, equivalent to a 0.0344% reduction from the previous day. All repurchased shares were retained as treasury stock, raising the treasury-share balance from 4.36 million to 6.36 million. Total issued shares remained unchanged at 5.81 billion.

The buy-back was conducted under the repurchase mandate approved on 12 May 2026, which authorises the company to repurchase up to 596.45 million shares. Following the latest trade, cumulative repurchases under the mandate stand at 136.46 million shares, or 2.29% of the outstanding shares on the mandate date, leaving approximately 459.99 million shares still available for purchase.

In accordance with Hong Kong Listing Rule 10.06(3)(a), China Starch is restricted from issuing new shares or disposing of treasury shares until 24 September 2026.

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