On 23 September 2026, China Starch Holdings Limited conducted an on-market buyback of 10.20 million ordinary shares, equal to 0.18% of its issued share capital excluding treasury shares, according to its Next Day Disclosure Return filed with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The shares were repurchased at prices ranging from HK$0.179 to HK$0.181, with a volume-weighted average cost of HK$0.1805 per share. The total consideration was HK$1.84 million.

Following the transaction, China Starch’s outstanding share count (excluding treasury shares) fell to 5.71 billion, while treasury shares rose to 104.42 million. Total issued shares remained unchanged at 5.81 billion.

The buyback forms part of the repurchase mandate approved on 12 May 2026, which permits the company to repurchase up to 596.45 million shares. Aggregate repurchases under this mandate now stand at 234.52 million shares, representing 3.93% of the issued share base when the authority was granted.

Under Hong Kong listing rules, the company is restricted from issuing new shares or transferring treasury shares for 30 days following the repurchase, placing a moratorium on such activities until 23 October 2026.