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Companies Registry External Circular No. 2 / 2025｜Implementation of Treasury Share Regime
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Feb
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The Companies Registry of Hong Kong has issued a circular announcing the introduction of a treasury share regime for listed companies, effective April 17, 2025. This regime allows companies to buy back shares and hold them as treasury shares, which can be cancelled, transferred, or sold under specific regulations. Key features include the suspension of rights attached to treasury shares, the requirement to report the number of treasury shares held, and the introduction of new forms for reporting transactions involving treasury shares. This initiative aims to enhance the flexibility of capital management for listed companies and improve Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a financial center.
Resources: https://www.cr.gov.hk/en/publications/docs/ec2-2025-e.pdf