Hong Kong – 11 September 2026 – China Starch Holdings Limited repurchased 5.66 million ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 11 September 2026, spending HK$0.99 million at prices ranging from HK$0.174 to HK$0.177 per share, according to the company’s Next Day Disclosure Return filed with the Exchange.

Following the on-market transaction, China Starch’s outstanding share count (excluding treasury shares) fell 0.10% to 5.76 billion shares, while treasury shares increased to 48.26 million. The total issued share capital, including treasury shares, remained unchanged at 5.81 billion.

The buyback was executed under the repurchase mandate approved by shareholders on 12 May 2026, which authorises the company to repurchase up to 596.45 million shares. Cumulative repurchases under this mandate now stand at 178.36 million shares, equivalent to 2.99% of the outstanding shares on the mandate date.

In line with Hong Kong listing rules, China Starch is subject to a moratorium on issuing new shares or disposing of treasury shares until 11 October 2026.