International Housewares Retail Company Limited (01373) published a Next Day Disclosure Return dated 20 February 2026, confirming that the total number of issued ordinary shares remains at 717.15 million. No overall change in issued shares was recorded between 16 February 2026 and 20 February 2026.

According to the announcement, 19 separate on-market share repurchases (each comprising 150,000 shares) were conducted between 22 January 2026 and 20 February 2026. The repurchase prices ranged from HKD 0.70 to HKD 0.75 per share, and an additional 150,000 shares were repurchased on 20 February 2026 at HKD 0.75 per share. These repurchased shares are pending cancellation and are not yet reflected in the total issued share count.

The announcement also noted that a share repurchase mandate was approved on 25 September 2025, authorizing the company to repurchase as many as 72.02 million shares. As of 20 February 2026, 5.85 million shares (equivalent to 0.81% of the issued shares when the resolution was passed) had been repurchased under this mandate.