Huatai Securities cancels A shares, reducing total outstanding shares

Huatai Securities (HTSC) announced the repurchase and cancellation of 438,495 A shares on September 11, 2025. This action, related to the company's A share restricted stock incentive plan, reduced the total outstanding A shares from 7,308,256,601 to 7,307,818,106. The repurchased shares represent approximately 0.01% of the existing A shares.

The repurchase was conducted via a private arrangement at RMB 6.85 per share, resulting in a total expenditure of RMB 3,003,690.75. The company's total issued shares, including H shares, which remained unchanged at 1,719,045,680, decreased from 9,027,302,281 to 9,026,863,786.

The transaction was formally reported on September 11, 2025, in compliance with Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules. This strategic move aligns with the company's commitment to its A share restricted stock incentive plan.