Tencent Holdings Limited (Tencent) disclosed fresh details of its ongoing share repurchase programme in its Next Day Disclosure Return filed on 27 August 2026 with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Key takeaways

1. No change in issued share capital • Tencent’s outstanding share count remained at 9.10 billion ordinary shares as of 27 August 2026, unchanged from the previous day. • The company holds no treasury shares.

2. Intensified buy-back activity in August • Between 17–27 August 2026 Tencent repurchased 9 separate tranches totalling 6.06 million shares, all designated for cancellation. • The aggregate consideration for these trades is calculated at approximately HKD 2.70 billion, implying a volume-weighted average price of roughly HKD 446.20 per share. • The single-day transaction on 27 August accounted for 670,000 shares at an aggregate cost of HKD 300.53 million, with prices ranging from HKD 446.80 to HKD 451.60.

3. Cumulative progress under 2026 mandate • Since the current mandate was approved on 13 May 2026, Tencent has repurchased 42.13 million shares, equivalent to 0.46 % of the company’s issued share capital at the mandate date. • The authorised limit under the mandate stands at 911.80 million shares, leaving significant headroom for further buy-backs. • Pursuant to Hong Kong listing rules, Tencent is subject to a moratorium on new share issues or treasury share sales until 26 September 2026—30 days after the latest repurchase.

4. Capital structure outlook • Once the 6.06 million repurchased shares are formally cancelled, Tencent’s issued share capital will decline by approximately 0.07 %, marginally enhancing earnings per share and shareholder ownership percentages.

The board confirmed that all repurchases were conducted on the Exchange, duly authorised, and compliant with Hong Kong listing regulations and the company’s explanatory statement dated 9 April 2026.