AIA Group Limited commences an Equity Buyback Plan for 1,204,492,381 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital, under the authorization approved on May 19, 2022.

AIA Group Limited (SEHK:1299) commences share repurchases on May 19, 2022, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on May 19, 2022. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 1,204,492,381 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital. The repurchases will lead to an enhancement of the net asset value and/or earnings per share for the company.

The repurchases will be funded from the funds legally available for the purpose in accordance with the Articles of Association and the applicable laws of Hong Kong. The authority shall expire at the earliest of the next Annual General Meeting, the date on which the next Annual general Meeting is required to be held or the date on which the authority is varied or revoked in a General Meeting. As of May 19, 2022, the company has 12,044,923,808 shares in issue.