BEIJING, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Luckin Coffee Inc. (“Luckin Coffee” or the “Company”) (OTC: LKNCY) today announced that its board of directors has approved the upsizing of the Company’s share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”). As previously disclosed, in April 2026, the Company launched the Share Repurchase Program, pursuant to which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to US$300 million of its Class A ordinary shares in the form of American depositary shares (“ADSs”) over a 12-month period from April 30, 2026 (the “Term of the Share Repurchase Period”). As of August 31, 2026, the Company had repurchased a total of 71.6 million Class A ordinary shares (equivalent to 8.9 million ADSs) for a total consideration of US$287.2 million under the Share Repurchase Program.
The Company’s board of directors has approved an adjustment to the Share Repurchase Program, pursuant to which the aggregate value of shares that the Company is authorized to repurchase under the Share Repurchase Program is increased by US$200 million, from US$300 million to US$500 million. The additional US$200 million repurchase authorization will be effective through the Term of the Share Repurchase Period.
The Company’s share repurchases, if any, under the Share Repurchase Program may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in open-market transactions, privately negotiated transactions or block trades, and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on market conditions and in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations. The timing and conditions of the share repurchases will be subject to various factors including the requirements under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Exchange Act. The Company’s board of directors will review the Share Repurchase Program periodically and may authorize adjustments to its terms and size or suspend or discontinue the program.
The Share Repurchase Program is dependent upon market and economic conditions, and other factors including price, legal and regulatory requirements and capital availability. The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate Luckin Coffee to acquire any particular number of American depositary shares, and the Share Repurchase Program may be modified or suspended at any time at the management's discretion.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS
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About Luckin Coffee Inc.
Luckin Coffee (OTC: LKNCY) has pioneered a technology-driven retail network to provide coffee and other products of high quality, high convenience and high affordability to customers. Empowered by proprietary technologies, Luckin Coffee pursues its vision to build a world-class coffee brand and become a part of everyone’s daily life. Luckin Coffee was founded in 2017 and is based in China. For more information, please visit investor.lkcoffee.com.
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