Tencent executes HKD 500.93 million share buyback; 2.20 million shares pending cancellation under 2026 mandate

Bulletin Express
May 19

Tencent Holdings Limited disclosed a further on-market share repurchase on 19 May 2026, acquiring 1.09 million ordinary shares for cancellation at prices between HKD 448.60 and HKD 468.60, for a total outlay of HKD 500.93 million. The volume-weighted average price was approximately HKD 460.42 per share.

Including the 1.11 million shares repurchased on 18 May 2026, Tencent now holds 2.20 million shares—equivalent to 0.024% of the company’s 9.12 billion issued share base—awaiting formal cancellation. No treasury shares are held.

The buybacks form part of a mandate approved on 13 May 2026 authorising the repurchase of up to 911.80 million shares. To date, Tencent has utilised just 0.02% of this limit.

Following the latest transactions, Tencent’s issued share count remains unchanged at 9.12 billion shares. Under Hong Kong listing rules, the company is subject to a moratorium on new share issues or treasury share sales until 18 June 2026.

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