Hong Kong-listed fragrance and flavours producer CHINA BOTON (China Boton Group Company Limited) disclosed that it repurchased 1.996 million ordinary shares on 15 July 2026 via on-market transactions, paying an aggregate HKD 5.53 million at prices between HKD 2.71 and HKD 2.79 per share. The volume-weighted average purchase price was approximately HKD 2.77.

Following the transaction, the company’s outstanding share count (excluding treasury shares) fell by 0.19 % to 1.06 billion, while treasury shares increased to 16.65 million. Total issued shares remained unchanged at 1.08 billion as the repurchased shares are being held in treasury rather than cancelled.

The buyback was executed under the mandate approved by shareholders on 22 May 2026, which authorises the repurchase of up to 108.05 million shares. To date, 1.996 million shares—equivalent to 0.18 % of the authorised limit—have been repurchased under this mandate.

In line with Hong Kong Stock Exchange regulations, CHINA BOTON is subject to a 30-day moratorium on new share issues or treasury-share disposals, ending on 14 August 2026.