Tencent Holdings Limited disclosed a marginal increase in its share capital and continued progress on its 2026 buy-back programme in a Next Day Disclosure Return filed on 29 September 2026.

New share issue • On 29 September 2026, 12,175 ordinary shares were allotted upon exercise of options granted under the 2023 Share Option Scheme at a weighted-average price of HKD 281.45 per share. • The transaction expanded Tencent’s issued share base by just 0.00013%, lifting total outstanding shares to 9.10 billion as at the close of 29 September 2026.

Ongoing share repurchases • Between 8 and 29 September 2026, Tencent bought back 3.70 million shares for cancellation. • The latest daily repurchase—232,000 shares on 29 September—was executed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at prices between HKD 431.80 and HKD 439.40, costing HKD 100.63 million. • All 232,000 shares repurchased on 29 September are earmarked for cancellation; no treasury shares were retained.

Repurchase mandate utilisation • The current shareholder mandate approved on 13 May 2026 authorises Tencent to repurchase up to 911.80 million shares. • Cumulative repurchases under this mandate now total 47.85 million shares, equivalent to 0.52% of the company’s issued share capital on the mandate date, leaving capacity for a further 863.95 million shares.

Issuance moratorium • In line with Hong Kong listing rules, Tencent is restricted from issuing, selling or transferring any new or treasury shares for 30 days following the 29 September repurchase, setting a moratorium that runs through 29 October 2026.

All transactions were duly authorised by the board and executed in compliance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange requirements, with full consideration received for the newly issued shares.