TIANLI INT HLDG (01773) announced that the company was notified by its Executive Director, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Luo Shi, that on February 20, 2026, Mr. Luo purchased a total of 3.8 million ordinary shares of the company on the open market. These shares represent approximately 0.18% of the company's total issued share capital, with an average price of about HK$2.64 per share. Following this purchase, Mr. Luo directly and indirectly holds a total of 933 million shares in the company, representing approximately 44.64% of the total issued share capital as of the date of this announcement. Mr. Luo has also been granted 30 million share options under the share option scheme, entitling him to subscribe for 30 million shares. None of these options had been exercised as of the announcement date.
According to Mr. Luo, he has full confidence in the business prospects and outlook of the group. Subject to applicable laws and regulatory requirements, Mr. Luo does not rule out the possibility of further increasing his stake in the company at an appropriate time.
Separately, on February 20, 2026, the company repurchased a total of 200,000 of its own shares on the open market. This share repurchase represents approximately 0.0095% of the total issued share capital. The repurchased shares will be held by the company as treasury shares.
The Board of Directors believes that the share repurchase under the current market conditions demonstrates the company's confidence in its own business outlook and prospects. This action is expected to ultimately benefit the company and create value for its shareholders. The share repurchase was conducted as the Board deemed appropriate and in the overall interests of the company and its shareholders. The company may undertake further share repurchases at an appropriate time in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.