Kanzhun (BOSS Zhipin-W) Keeps Share Count Flat, Adds 0.04% via Nasdaq Buyback on 17 April

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On 20 April 2026, Kanzhun Limited (BOSS Zhipin-W) filed a Next Day Disclosure Return with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, confirming that its issued share capital remained unchanged while the company continued to execute its ongoing share-repurchase programme. Key takeaways are as follows:

1. Issued Share Capital • Opening and closing balances (16–17 April 2026) were unchanged at 840.41 million Class A ordinary shares. • No new shares were issued and no treasury shares were cancelled during the period.

2. Latest Repurchase Activity • On 17 April 2026, Kanzhun bought back 349,698 Class A ordinary shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market at prices between USD 7.09 and USD 7.23 per share. • The purchase represented 0.04 % of the company’s outstanding shares and totalled USD 2.50 million.

3. Cumulative 2026 Buybacks Pending Cancellation • Between 20 March and 17 April 2026, the company repurchased 11.97 million shares (aggregate of 20 transactions) that remain uncancelled. • Daily repurchase volumes ranged from 344,394 to 759,056 shares, representing 0.04 %-0.08 % of shares outstanding per session. • Reported average repurchase prices varied between USD 6.56 and USD 7.25.

4. Repurchase Mandate Utilisation • Shareholders granted authority on 27 June 2025 for up to 91.61 million shares to be repurchased. • As of 17 April 2026, Kanzhun has repurchased 12.26 million shares under this mandate, equivalent to 1.34 % of the company’s issued share count at the mandate’s adoption. • A 30-day moratorium prevents any new share issuance or treasury-share sales until 17 May 2026.

5. Reserved Shares for ADS Programme • As of 17 April 2026, 0.71 million Class A ordinary shares are held by the depositary for future American Depositary Share issuances tied to the company’s share incentive plans.

Kanzhun Limited is incorporated in the Cayman Islands and operates with a weighted-voting-rights structure. All repurchases were authorised by the board and executed in compliance with Hong Kong Listing Rules and relevant U.S. regulations.

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