China Starch Holdings Limited (HKEX: 03838) disclosed that it bought back 11.00 million ordinary shares on 16 September 2026 through on-market transactions.

The repurchase was executed at prices ranging between HKD 0.177 and HKD 0.18 per share, with a volume-weighted average price of HKD 0.179. Total consideration amounted to HKD 1.97 million.

Following the transaction, the company’s issued share capital (excluding treasury shares) fell by 0.19 % to 5.74 billion shares, while treasury shares increased to 71.26 million. The total number of shares in issue remains 5.81 billion.

The buy-back forms part of the mandate approved on 12 May 2026, which authorises the repurchase of up to 596.45 million shares. Cumulative repurchases under this mandate have reached 201.36 million shares, representing 3.38 % of the shares outstanding on the mandate date.

Under Hong Kong Listing Rules, China Starch is subject to a moratorium on issuing new shares or disposing of treasury shares until 16 October 2026.

The disclosure was filed by Company Secretary Leung Siu Hong.