China Starch Holdings Limited repurchased 2.00 million ordinary shares on 27 August 2026 through on-exchange transactions at HKD 0.16 per share, for a total consideration of HKD 0.32 million.

The repurchase equates to 0.03% of China Starch’s issued share capital (excluding treasury shares) prior to the transaction. Following the buyback, issued shares outstanding decreased to 5.80 billion, while treasury shares rose to 10.36 million.

The purchases were made under the general mandate approved on 12 May 2026, which authorises the company to repurchase up to 596.45 million shares. Cumulative repurchases under this mandate now stand at 140.46 million shares, representing 2.35% of the company’s issued share capital on the mandate date.

All 2.00 million shares bought on 27 August will be held as treasury shares; none have been cancelled. In line with Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, China Starch is subject to a moratorium on new share issues or sales of treasury shares until 26 September 2026.