China Yuchai Terminates Its Share Buyback Plan

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China Yuchai International (NYSE: CYD) has announced the immediate termination of its share buyback plan, which was initially adopted on June 7, 2024. The plan allowed for repurchases of up to US$40 million or 4 million shares, whichever occurred first. As of the announcement, the company had repurchased 3,339,968 shares for a total of US$39,825,731. The repurchased shares will be held as treasury shares, reducing the company's outstanding shares from 40,858,290 to 37,518,322.

Positive

• Nearly complete execution of buyback plan with 99.6% of allocated funds utilized ($39.8M of $40M)
• Reduction in outstanding shares by 8.2%, potentially increasing earnings per share
• Strong commitment to returning value to shareholders demonstrated through substantial buyback completion

Negative

• Early termination of buyback program before reaching the full 4 million shares target

Insights

Financial Analyst

The termination of the $40 million share buyback program after nearly completing it ($39.83 million used) signals strong execution but raises questions about future capital allocation strategies. The company has reduced outstanding shares by 8.2% through the repurchase of 3.34 million shares, which typically indicates management's confidence in the company's valuation and financial position. However, the early termination with only $175,000 remaining in the authorization suggests possible shifts in capital deployment priorities. The reduction in float could potentially increase stock price volatility and impact liquidity. For investors, while the buyback completion is generally positive for EPS metrics, the termination without a new program announcement may indicate more conservative cash management ahead.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE: CYD) ("China Yuchai" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has approved to terminate its share buyback plan with immediate effect. 

The share buyback plan was adopted on June 7, 2024, under which the Company may repurchase its ordinary shares up to US$40 million in dollar amount or 4 million in number, whichever occurs earlier. As of today, China Yuchai has repurchased a total of 3,339,968 shares amounting to a total amount of US$39,825,731.

The shares purchased under the share buyback plan are to be held as treasury shares for the time being. Accordingly, the Company's outstanding shares will be reduced from 40,858,290 to 37,518,322 upon the termination of the share buyback plan.

About China Yuchai International

China Yuchai International Limited, through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited ("Yuchai"), engages in the manufacture, assembly, and sale of a wide variety of light-, medium- and heavy-duty engines for trucks, buses, passenger vehicles, construction equipment, marine and agriculture applications in China.  Yuchai also produces diesel power generators. The engines produced by Yuchai range from diesel to natural gas and hybrid engines. Through its regional sales offices and authorized customer service centers, Yuchai distributes its engines directly to auto OEMs and retailers and provides maintenance and retrofitting services throughout China. Founded in 1951, Yuchai has established a reputable brand name, strong research and development team and significant market share in China with high-quality products and reliable after-sales support. In 2023, Yuchai sold 313,493 engines and is recognized as a leading manufacturer and distributor of engines in China. For more information, please visit http://www.cyilimited.com. 

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Kevin Theiss
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Email: cyd@bluefocus.com 

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SOURCE China Yuchai International Limited

FAQ

How many shares did China Yuchai (CYD) repurchase in its 2024 buyback program?

China Yuchai repurchased 3,339,968 shares under its 2024 buyback program, amounting to US$39,825,731.

What was the total value of China Yuchai's (CYD) 2024 share buyback program?

The share buyback program had a maximum limit of US$40 million or 4 million shares, whichever occurred earlier.

How many outstanding shares does China Yuchai (CYD) have after the buyback termination?

After the buyback termination, China Yuchai's outstanding shares were reduced to 37,518,322 from 40,858,290.

When did China Yuchai (CYD) terminate its share buyback program?

China Yuchai terminated its share buyback program on October 31, 2024.