On 7 October 2026, China Starch Holdings Limited executed an on-market repurchase of 1.00 million ordinary shares at HK$0.18 per share, for a total outlay of HK$0.18 million.

Following the transaction, issued shares (excluding treasury shares) declined 0.02 % to 5,666.08 million, while treasury shares increased to 144.42 million. The company’s total issued share capital remains unchanged at 5,810.49 million shares.

The buy-back was carried out under the mandate approved on 12 May 2026, which authorises repurchases of up to 596.45 million shares. Cumulative purchases now stand at 274.52 million shares, equivalent to 4.60 % of the issued share base on the mandate’s approval date, leaving headroom of about 321.93 million shares.

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 6 November 2026.