NATURAL FOOD IH (HKEX: 01837) has announced that its board of directors was notified of a share purchase by the company's controlling shareholder, Natural Capital.

Natural Capital acquired a total of 2 million ordinary shares of the company in the open market between June 26, 2026, and July 2, 2026, using its own funds at an average price of approximately HK$1.5144 per share. This purchase represents about 0.09% of the total issued shares.

Natural Capital is indirectly and wholly owned by the trustee of the Paddy Aroma Trust, a family trust established by the company's founder, executive director, and CEO, Mr. Zhang Zejun, as the settlor.

Prior to this increase, Natural Capital held a total of approximately 931.5 million shares, equivalent to about 42.56% of the total issued share capital. Following this acquisition, as of the date of this announcement, Natural Capital's total holding has increased to approximately 933.5 million shares, representing about 42.65% of the company's issued share capital.

According to Natural Capital, it has expressed full confidence in the group's future development prospects and long-term investment value. It has also indicated that, subject to market conditions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, it may consider further increasing its shareholding in the company at an appropriate time in the future.