China Starch Holdings Limited reported the on-market buyback of 3.05 million ordinary shares on 28 August 2026. The shares were repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at prices ranging between HKD 0.159 and HKD 0.16, for a total consideration of HKD 0.49 million.

Following the transaction, the company’s issued share capital (excluding treasury shares) declined to 5.80 billion from 5.80 billion previously, a reduction of 0.05%. Treasury shares increased to 13.40 million, while the total number of issued shares remained unchanged at 5.81 billion.

The buyback was executed under the repurchase mandate granted on 12 May 2026, which authorises the company to repurchase up to 596.45 million shares. Cumulative repurchases under this mandate now stand at 143.50 million shares, equivalent to 2.41% of the issued shares outstanding on the mandate date.

All 3.05 million repurchased shares have been retained as treasury stock. In accordance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, China Starch is subject to a moratorium on new share issues or sales/transfers of treasury shares until 27 September 2026.