Pop Mart founder: Plans to launch a share buyback program of 2 to 5 billion yuan in the next six months

at last week's Pop Mart 2026 interim results briefing, founder Wang Ning stated: "The first half of 2026 has been a particularly special period for Pop Mart. Despite pressure and challenges, we still delivered a satisfactory performance, achieving over 20% growth in the first half. Our IP matrix and organizational health have improved significantly, new businesses such as the theme park and desserts have exceeded expectations, and the brand's global awareness, favorability, and reputation continue to rise. Management maintains long-term confidence in the Group's future development."He added, "The challenges this year may be greater than we anticipated, but we are confident in overcoming short-term difficulties. Over the next six months, we will launch a share buyback program of no less than 2 billion yuan and no more than 5 billion yuan, which also demonstrates our growing confidence in the company's long-term development."