Tencent Issues 2.58k New Shares, Repurchases 7.40 Million Shares Awaiting Cancellation

Bulletin Express
Sep 02

Tencent Holdings Limited disclosed in its 2 September 2026 Next Day Disclosure Return that it has marginally increased its issued share capital while accelerating its buyback programme.

1. New share issuance • On 2 September 2026, 2,583 ordinary shares were allotted following the exercise of employee stock options granted under the 2023 Share Option Scheme. • The weighted-average issue price was HKD 299.51 per share. • Post-issuance, Tencent’s total issued shares (excluding treasury shares) rose to 9.103 billion, an immaterial 0.00003 % increase.

2. Share repurchases pending cancellation • Between 17 August and 2 September 2026, Tencent repurchased 7.40 million shares for cancellation, representing approximately 0.08 % of the latest issued share capital. • Daily buybacks ranged from 223,000 to 682,000 shares, executed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at volume-weighted average prices between HKD 437.51 and HKD 455.66 per share.

3. Latest trading-day repurchase details (2 September 2026) • Shares bought: 229,000 • Price range: HKD 435.20 – HKD 441.00 • Aggregate consideration: HKD 100.19 million • Shares will be cancelled; none retained as treasury stock.

4. Repurchase mandate utilisation • Since shareholders approved the current mandate on 13 May 2026, Tencent has bought back 43.47 million shares, equivalent to 0.48 % of the share base at mandate approval. • Remaining authority under the mandate stands at up to 911.80 million shares. • In line with HKEX rules, Tencent is subject to a moratorium on new share issues or treasury-share sales until 2 October 2026.

The company confirmed that all share issuances and repurchases were duly authorised and executed in compliance with Hong Kong Listing Rules and other relevant regulations.

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