Tencent nears repurchase limit after HK$635m share buyback

Tencent Holdings Limited reported on December 18, 2025, detailing share repurchase activities. On this date, the company repurchased 1,055,000 ordinary shares on the Exchange at prices ranging from HKD 599.5 to HKD 605.5. The aggregate price paid for these repurchases amounted to HKD 635,646,995. These shares are designated for cancellation.

The company's repurchase mandate, approved on May 14, 2025, authorized the repurchase of 918,901,866 shares. As of December 18, 2025, Tencent has repurchased a total of 94,641,000 shares on the Exchange. This represents 1.02994% of the number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) as at the date of the resolution granting the repurchase mandate.

The closing balance of issued shares (excluding treasury shares) for Tencent Holdings Limited as of December 18, 2025, remains at 9,130,620,598, with no changes in issued shares other than those related to repurchases for cancellation. A moratorium period for new share issues or sales of treasury shares extends until January 17, 2026.