China Merchants Shekou Holdings updates on share buyback, bond interest payments

China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings (SZSE:001979) has provided an update on its ongoing share repurchase program, which commenced following approvals in late 2024. As of August 31, 2025, the company has repurchased 44,804,006 shares through centralized bidding, representing 0.494% of its total share capital. The repurchases were executed at prices ranging from RMB 8.48 to RMB 10.78 per share, totaling RMB 430,266,583.09, including transaction fees. The repurchased shares are intended for cancellation to reduce registered capital, with funding sourced from the company’s own capital and a loan from China Merchants Bank.

In a separate announcement, the company detailed the 2025 interest payments for its 2024 publicly issued corporate bonds (Second Tranche). For "24蛇口03" (SZSE:148900), the coupon rate is 2.25%, with RMB 22.50 per RMB 1,000 nominal value. For "24蛇口04" (SZSE:148901), the coupon rate is 2.35%, yielding RMB 23.50 per RMB 1,000 nominal value. The record date for bondholders is September 4, 2025, and the interest payment date is September 5, 2025.

These updates confirm the company's adherence to its capital management strategies, including the share buyback program and timely fulfillment of its bond obligations.