China Hongqiao's issued shares decrease by 3.5m in October

China Hongqiao Group Limited's latest monthly return shows a decrease in its total number of issued ordinary shares. As of October 31, 2025, the company's issued shares stood at 9,524,107,252, down from 9,527,650,252 at the close of the preceding month, a net decrease of 3,543,000 shares. The authorized/registered share capital remains unchanged at $200,000,000, with 20,000,000,000 ordinary shares at a par value of $0.01 each.

The reduction in issued shares is primarily attributed to several share repurchase and cancellation events during October 2025. Repurchases occurred on October 3, 10, 16, and 23, 2025, leading to cancellations totaling 3,543,000 ordinary shares. These transactions were executed at various prices ranging from HK$25.0567 to HK$26.9931.

The company also noted outstanding convertible bonds. The 5.25% convertible bonds due 2026, with a principal amount of $300,000,000, had an amount at month-end of $40,000,000, potentially allowing for the issuance of up to 54,598,591 shares. Additionally, the 1.50% convertible bonds due 2030, also with a principal amount of $300,000,000, maintained an amount at month-end of $300,000,000, with potential for up to 120,432,334 shares.