Want Want China Holdings Limited (Want Want China) disclosed a series of share cancellations on 30 September 2026, removing a total of 20.18 million ordinary shares that had been repurchased between 15 and 24 September.
• Capital impact: The company’s issued share base fell from 11.69 billion to 11.67 billion shares, a 0.17 % reduction. No treasury shares were held before or after the adjustment.
• Pending cancellations: An additional 7.22 million shares repurchased from 25 to 30 September remain outstanding and are scheduled for cancellation once settlement is completed.
• Latest market activity: On 30 September the company bought back 1.83 million shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at prices between HK$2.765 and HK$2.830, spending HK$5.13 million. The volume-weighted average price was approximately HK$2.81 per share.
• Buyback mandate utilisation: Since the current mandate was approved on 25 August 2026, Want Want China has repurchased 69.51 million shares, equivalent to 0.59 % of the share capital as of the mandate date. The mandate authorises buybacks of up to 1.17 billion shares.
• Compliance window: In line with Hong Kong Listing Rules, the company cannot issue new shares or transfer any treasury shares until 30 October 2026, 30 days after the most recent repurchase.
The disclosure confirms all repurchases were executed in accordance with the Main Board Rules of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.