LI AUTO-W shares surged 5.10% during intraday trading on Wednesday, following the company's announcement of a major capital return initiative.
The significant price movement is directly linked to Li Auto's board approval of a share repurchase program authorizing the company to buy back up to USD 1.00 billion of its outstanding Class A ordinary shares and/or American depositary shares. The program, which extends through March 31, 2027, is intended to be funded from the company's existing cash reserves.
Chairman and CEO Xiang Li stated that the program reflects the company's strong confidence in its strategic roadmap and future value creation, aiming to benefit shareholders. The announcement, made the previous day, has been viewed by the market as a positive signal of management's confidence in the firm's underlying value and prospects.