Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-11-06 23:23Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - In October 2025, a total of 94 Hong Kong-listed companies initiated share buybacks, with a cumulative repurchase of 525 million shares and a total amount of HKD 9.372 billion, representing a 1.09% increase compared to HKD 9.271 billion in the same period last year [1][2]. Company-Specific Insights - Notable companies that increased their buyback efforts in October include Xiaomi Group-W, China Feihe, and Kangning Jereh Pharmaceutical-B, with Xiaomi's buyback amounting to HKD 1.284 billion for 26.77 million shares [7]. - Tencent Holdings and HSBC Holdings also ranked among the top companies in terms of buyback amounts in October [2]. - The buyback amounts for Tencent Holdings, HSBC Holdings, and Xiaomi Group-W were HKD 491.6 million, HKD 2.678 billion, and HKD 1.284 billion respectively [4][7]. Industry Trends - The majority of companies initiating buybacks in October 2025 were concentrated in the software services and other healthcare sectors [8][11]. - The software services industry led in both the total buyback amount (HKD 3.641 billion) and the number of companies involved (13 companies) [8][10]. - The other healthcare sector had 11 companies participating in buybacks, with notable increases from companies like Meili Tianyuan Medical Health and Yidu Technology [11].