NATURAL FOOD IH (01837) receives 2 million shares from controlling shareholder Natural Capital through additional purchase.

NATURAL FOOD IH (01837) announces that the Board of Directors of the company has been informed that the controlling shareholder of the company, Natural Capital, purchased a total of 2 million ordinary shares of the company in the open market with its own funds (at an average price of approximately HK$1.5144 per share) from June 26, 2026, to July 2, 2026, representing approximately 0.09% of the total number of issued shares. Natural Capital, established as the trustor of the family trust Paddy Aroma Trust by the company's founder, Executive Director, and CEO, Mr. Zhang Zejun, indirectly owns 100% of the Trust. Prior to the acquisition of shares, Natural Capital collectively held 9.315 billion shares, equivalent to approximately 42.56% of the total issued shares. Following this acquisition, as of the date of this announcement, Natural Capital collectively holds 9.335 billion shares, representing approximately 42.65% of the total issued shares of the company. Natural Capital stated that it is confident in the future development prospects and long-term investment value of the group and does not rule out the possibility of further increasing its stake in the company in the future, subject to market conditions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.