China Starch Holdings Limited repurchased 13.00 million ordinary shares on 22 October 2026 through on-exchange transactions, paying between HK$0.168 and HK$0.170 per share for a volume-weighted average price of HK$0.1692. The aggregate consideration totalled HK$2.20 million.

Following the transaction, the company’s issued share capital (excluding treasury shares) declined by 0.23% to 5.64 billion shares. Treasury shares rose to 167.75 million, while the total share count, including treasury shares, remained unchanged at 5.81 billion.

The buy-back forms part of the mandate approved on 12 May 2026, which permits China Starch to repurchase up to 596.45 million shares. Cumulative repurchases under this authority now stand at 297.85 million shares, equivalent to 4.99% of the issued share capital on the mandate date. All 13.00 million shares acquired on 22 October are being held as treasury shares; none have been cancelled.

In accordance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, China Starch is subject to a moratorium on new share issues or disposals of treasury shares until 21 November 2026.