Tencent Holdings Limited disclosed minor changes to its share capital and continued share repurchases in a Next Day Disclosure Return filed on 8 July 2026.
Issued-share movements • On 7–8 July 2026, employees exercised options granted under the 2023 Share Option Scheme, triggering the issue of 145,570 new ordinary shares at weighted-average prices of HK $316.24 and HK $432.66 per share, respectively. • The new issues expanded Tencent’s outstanding share count from 9.09 billion to 9.09 billion, a dilution of approximately 0.0016%. No treasury shares were outstanding at the period-end.
Repurchases awaiting cancellation • Between 24 June and 8 July 2026, Tencent bought back 8.73 million shares for cancellation at volume-weighted average prices ranging from HK $413.74 to HK $461.30 per share. All repurchased shares remain uncancelled as at 8 July 2026. • The latest repurchase, executed on 8 July 2026, involved 27,600 shares acquired on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for HK $12.73 million at prices between HK $460.60 and HK $462.20.
Repurchase mandate utilisation • The current mandate, approved on 13 May 2026, authorises the company to repurchase up to 911.80 million shares. As of 8 July 2026, Tencent has repurchased 35.01 million shares under this authority, equivalent to 0.38% of the issued share base at mandate date. • In line with Hong Kong listing rules, a 30-day moratorium on new share issues or treasury-share sales applies until 7 August 2026 following the latest buyback.
Post-transaction share capital • Outstanding shares (excluding treasury shares) at close on 8 July 2026: 9.09 billion. • Treasury shares: none; however, 8.73 million repurchased shares are pending cancellation.
All transactions were duly authorised by the board and complied with Hong Kong Stock Exchange requirements, with full payment received for the issued and repurchased shares.