HBM Holdings Limited (SEHK:2142) commences share repurchases on December 19, 2023, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on June 8, 2023. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 76,842,891 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital. The repurchases will lead to an enhancement of the net asset value per share and/or earnings per share for the company.

The repurchases will be made out of the funds legally available for such purpose in accordance with with the Articles of Association, the Listing Rules and the applicable laws and regulations of the Cayman Islands. 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 June 8, 2023, the company had 768,428,910 shares in issue.