艾华集团: 湖南艾华集团股份有限公司关于变更回购股份用途并注销暨减少注册资本的公告

Core Viewpoint - Hunan Aihua Group Co., Ltd. plans to change the purpose of repurchased shares from "for implementing the equity incentive plan" to "for cancellation and reduction of registered capital" [1][2][3] Summary of Related Sections Share Repurchase Overview - The company approved a share repurchase plan on September 28, 2021, allowing the repurchase of A-shares at a maximum price of 40.00 CNY per share, with a quantity between 1,250,000 and 2,500,000 shares [2] - The maximum repurchase price was later adjusted to 39.70 CNY per share, with the new quantity range set to 1,259,446 to 2,518,891 shares [2] Implementation of Share Repurchase - The first repurchase involved acquiring 2,350,743 shares, representing 0.59% of the total share capital, at an average price of 32.27 CNY per share, totaling approximately 75.86 million CNY [3][6] Change of Purpose for Repurchased Shares - The company intends to use the repurchased shares for cancellation, which will reduce the total share capital from 401,130,603 CNY to 398,779,860 CNY [1][6] - The total number of shares will decrease from 401,130,603 shares to 398,779,860 shares after the cancellation [6][7] Rationale and Feasibility of the Change - The decision aims to protect investor interests, enhance investor confidence, and improve earnings per share, thereby increasing shareholder returns [6][7] - The cancellation will not significantly impact the company's financial status, operational capabilities, or shareholder rights [7] Procedural Requirements - The proposal requires approval from the shareholders' meeting, needing a two-thirds majority of the voting rights [7][8] - The board will seek authorization to handle the necessary procedures for share cancellation and capital reduction [7]