Ge Long Hui·2026-02-12 00:14Core Viewpoint - Manulife Financial Corporation (00945.HK) plans to initiate a "normal course issuer bid" subject to approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange, allowing the company to repurchase and cancel up to 42 million common shares, representing approximately 2.5% of its issued and outstanding common shares [1] Group 1 - The "normal course issuer bid" plan has been approved by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada [1] - As of January 31, 2026, Manulife has approximately 1.6767 billion issued and outstanding common shares [1] - The repurchase of common shares is part of Manulife's capital management strategy aimed at maintaining a robust regulatory capital ratio while also creating value for shareholders [1]