Xin Hua Cai Jing·2026-01-11 23:31Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - In December 2025, a total of 122 Hong Kong-listed companies initiated share buybacks, repurchasing 786 million shares for a total amount of 21.93 billion HKD, representing a 2.63% decrease from 22.52 billion HKD in the same period last year [1][2]. Company-Specific Insights - Tencent Holdings, Xiaomi Group, and China COSCO Shipping were among the top companies in terms of buyback amounts in December [2]. - Xiaomi Group repurchased shares worth 3.25 billion HKD, acquiring 80 million shares at prices ranging from 38.56 HKD to 42.72 HKD per share, and has repurchased a total of 6.28 billion HKD in 2025 [5]. - Geely Automobile conducted its first buyback of the year in December, repurchasing shares worth 385 million HKD, totaling 22.43 million shares at prices between 16.26 HKD and 17.91 HKD [6]. Industry Insights - The majority of buybacks in December 2025 were concentrated in the software services and other healthcare sectors [7]. - The software services industry led in both buyback amounts and the number of companies participating, with a total buyback amount of 138.81 billion HKD from 19 companies, including companies like Multi-Point Intelligence and BaiRong Cloud [8]. - The other healthcare sector had 16 companies participating in buybacks, with notable companies like Giant Bio conducting their first buyback of the year, amounting to 183 million HKD [11].