Tencent Music Entertainment Group Announces $1 billion Share Repurchase Program

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Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) has authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program to buy back its Class A ordinary shares through American depositary shares over a twelve-month period starting March 29, 2021. This initiative signifies the Board's confidence in TME's business outlook and long-term strategy. The repurchases will be conducted at prevailing market prices, and funds will be sourced from the company's existing cash balance.

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• Board's confidence in TME's long-term strategy.
• Share repurchase program may enhance shareholder value.

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SHENZHEN, China, March 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("Tencent Music," "TME," or the "Company") (NYSE: TME), the leading online music entertainment platform in China, today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to $1 billion of its Class A ordinary shares in the form of American depositary shares ("ADSs") during a twelve-month period commencing on March 29, 2021 (collectively, the "Share Repurchase Program").

Mr. Tong Tao Sang, Chairman of the Board, said, "The Share Repurchase Program is a strong indication of the Board's confidence in the Company's business outlook and long-term strategy, and we believe it will ultimately benefit TME and create value for its shareholders."

The Company's proposed repurchases may be made from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The timing and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") Rule 10b-18 and/or Rule 10b5-1 requirements. The Board will review the Share Repurchase Program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program. The Company plans to fund repurchases from its existing cash balance.

About Tencent Music Entertainment
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) is the leading online music entertainment platform in China, operating the country's highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. Tencent Music's mission is to use technology to elevate the role of music in people's lives by enabling them to create, enjoy, share and interact with music. Tencent Music's platform comprises online music, online karaoke and music-centric live streaming services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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Tencent Music Entertainment Group
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FAQ

What is the purpose of Tencent Music's $1 billion share repurchase program?

The program aims to demonstrate the Board's confidence in the company's business outlook and create value for shareholders.

When does Tencent Music's share repurchase program begin?

The program commences on March 29, 2021.

How will Tencent Music fund its share repurchase program?

The company plans to fund the repurchases from its existing cash balance.

What are the conditions for Tencent Music's share repurchase transactions?

Repurchases may be made through open market transactions and in accordance with SEC rules.