Tencent Holdings Limited disclosed a marginal increase in share capital alongside continued share repurchases in its Next Day Disclosure Return dated 1 June 2026.
Option-Related Issuance • 6,442 ordinary shares were issued on 1 June 2026 following option exercises under the 2023 Share Option Scheme, equal to 0.00007 % of the 9.12 billion shares in issue before the event. • The weighted-average issue price was HKD 311.13 per share, implying proceeds of roughly HKD 2.00 million. • Post-issuance, total shares outstanding edged up to 9,118,067,827.
Ongoing Share Buy-back Programme • Between 18 May and 1 June 2026 the company repurchased 11.33 million shares for cancellation, representing 0.1243 % of shares outstanding on the mandate date (13 May 2026). • The most recent buy-back on 1 June 2026 involved 1.15 million shares at prices ranging from HKD 430.40 to HKD 441.80, costing HKD 500.74 million. • Aggregate purchases to date remain well within the 911.80 million-share authority granted at the 13 May 2026 AGM. • Under Hong Kong listing rules, Tencent cannot issue new shares (other than those pursuant to existing commitments) until 1 July 2026, 30 days after the latest repurchase.
Capital Structure Snapshot (1 June 2026) • Issued shares (excluding treasury): 9.118 billion • Treasury shares: nil • Repurchased but not yet cancelled: 11.33 million
Tencent confirms all actions complied with Hong Kong listing regulations and that funds for the buy-backs and option exercises have been duly settled.