Wah Sun Handbags proposes HK 0.06 total dividend, seeks new share issue & buy-back mandates ahead of 31 Aug 2026 AGM

Bulletin Express
Jul 16

Wah Sun Handbags International Holdings has dispatched its 2026 AGM circular detailing key resolutions to be tabled on 31 August 2026 in Hong Kong.

Dividend proposals • Board recommends a final dividend of HK 0.040 per share and a special dividend of HK 0.020 per share, totalling HK 0.060. • Shareholders on record as at 14 October 2026 will be entitled; books close 8–14 October 2026. • Subject to approval at the AGM, payment is scheduled for 30 October 2026.

Capital mandates • General issue mandate: Directors may allot and issue up to 81.73 million new shares, equal to 20% of the 408.63 million shares outstanding as at 8 July 2026 (Latest Practicable Date). • Repurchase mandate: Authority to buy back up to 40.86 million shares, or 10% of issued share capital. Repurchased shares may be cancelled or held as treasury stock; any subsequent sale or transfer of treasury shares would count against the issue mandate. • Extension mandate: The share issue limit may be increased by the amount of shares actually repurchased under the new buy-back authority.

AGM logistics • Register of Members closes 26–31 August 2026 for AGM attendance; record date is 31 August 2026. • Shareholders’ proxy forms must be lodged at Boardroom Share Registrars (HK) by 29 August 2026, 2:00 p.m.

Board changes & auditor reappointment • Re-election of Executive Directors Ma Hing Ming (CEO) and Ma Lan Chu, and Independent Non-Executive Director Ho Lai Chuen. • PricewaterhouseCoopers proposed for reappointment as auditor with an expected FY 2027 audit fee of HK 1.70–1.90 million.

Ownership snapshot • Controlling shareholder Wah Sun Holdings holds 301.14 million shares, representing 73.70% of issued capital; the five Ma family executive directors each own 20% of Wah Sun Holdings.

All resolutions require ordinary majorities. The circular notes that voting will be conducted by poll in accordance with Hong Kong listing regulations.

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