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Autohome Inc. Announces Extension of Share Repurchase Program

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Autohome (NYSE: ATHM), China's leading online automotive consumer platform, has announced the extension of its share repurchase program through December 31, 2025. The program, initially authorized in September 2024 for up to $200 million in ADS repurchases, has already seen the company buy back 5,422,647 ADSs for approximately $144 million as of August 8, 2025.

The extended program will allow repurchases through various means including open market transactions, private negotiations, and block trades. The company will fund the buybacks using its existing cash reserves, with the Board maintaining authority to adjust or suspend the program based on market conditions.

Autohome (NYSE: ATHM), la principale piattaforma automobilistica online per i consumatori in Cina, ha annunciato l'estensione del suo programma di riacquisto di azioni fino al 31 dicembre 2025. Il programma, autorizzato inizialmente a settembre 2024 per un massimo di 200 milioni di dollari in riacquisti di ADS, ha già visto la società riacquistare 5,422,647 ADS per circa 144 milioni di dollari al 8 agosto 2025.

Il programma esteso consentirà riacquisti tramite vari metodi, incluse transazioni sul mercato aperto, negoziazioni private e operazioni in blocco. La società finanzierà i riacquisti con le riserve di cassa esistenti, e il Consiglio manterrà la facoltà di modificare o sospendere il programma in base alle condizioni di mercato.

Autohome (NYSE: ATHM), la principal plataforma automotriz online para consumidores en China, ha anunciado la prórroga de su programa de recompra de acciones hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2025. El programa, autorizado inicialmente en septiembre de 2024 por hasta 200 millones de dólares en recompra de ADS, ya ha permitido a la compañía recomprar 5,422,647 ADS por aproximadamente 144 millones de dólares a fecha del 8 de agosto de 2025.

El programa ampliado permitirá recompras por distintos medios, incluidas transacciones en mercado abierto, negociaciones privadas y operaciones en bloque. La compañía financiará las recompras con sus reservas de efectivo existentes, y el Consejo conservará la facultad de ajustar o suspender el programa según las condiciones del mercado.

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Autohome (NYSE: ATHM), principale plateforme automobile en ligne pour les consommateurs en Chine, a annoncé la prolongation de son programme de rachat d'actions jusqu'au 31 décembre 2025. Initialement autorisé en septembre 2024 pour un montant maximal de 200 millions de dollars en rachats d'ADS, le programme a déjà permis à la société de racheter 5,422,647 ADS pour environ 144 millions de dollars au 8 août 2025.

Le programme prolongé permettra des rachats par divers moyens, notamment des transactions sur le marché ouvert, des négociations privées et des opérations en bloc. La société financera ces rachats avec ses réserves de trésorerie existantes, et le conseil d'administration conserve la possibilité d'ajuster ou de suspendre le programme en fonction des conditions du marché.

Autohome (NYSE: ATHM), Chinas führende Online-Automobilplattform für Verbraucher, hat die Verlängerung seines Aktienrückkaufprogramms bis zum 31. Dezember 2025 bekanntgegeben. Das ursprünglich im September 2024 genehmigte Programm für Rückkäufe von bis zu 200 Millionen US-Dollar an ADS wurde bereits genutzt: Bis zum 8. August 2025 hat das Unternehmen 5,422,647 ADS für rund 144 Millionen US-Dollar ³ú³Ü°ùü³¦°ì²µ±ð°ì²¹³Ü´Ú³Ù.

Das verlängerte Programm erlaubt Rückkäufe auf verschiedenen Wegen, darunter Geschäfte am offenen Markt, private Verhandlungen und Block-Transaktionen. Die Rückkäufe werden aus den vorhandenen Barmitteln finanziert; der Vorstand behält sich vor, das Programm je nach Marktlage anzupassen oder auszusetzen.

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BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that its board of directors (the "Board") has approved an extension of the term of a share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program")Ìýthrough December 31, 2025. The Share Repurchase Program was originally authorized by the Board in September 2024, under which the Company may repurchase up to US$200Ìý³¾¾±±ô±ô¾±´Ç²ÔÌýof its American depositary shares ("ADSs") over the twelve months following September 4, 2024, the announcement date of such program. As of August 8, 2025, the Company had repurchased 5,422,647 ADSs for a total cost of approximately US$144 million.

The Company's proposed repurchases through extension of the Share Repurchase Program 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 Board will review the authorized extension of 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 Autohome Inc.

Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) is the leading online destination for automobile consumers in China. Its mission is to relentlessly reduce auto industry decision-making and transaction costs driven by advanced technology. Autohome provides occupationally generated content, professionally generated content, user-generated content,ÌýandÌýAI-generatedÌýcontent,Ìýa comprehensive automobile library, and extensive automobile listing information to automobile consumers, covering the entire car purchase and ownership cycle. The ability to reach a large and engaged user base of automobile consumers has made Autohome a preferred platform for automakers and dealers to conduct their advertising campaigns. Further, the Company's dealer subscription and advertising services allow dealers to market their inventory and services through Autohome's platform, extending the reach of their physical showrooms to potentially millions of internet users in China and generating sales leads for them. The Company offers sales leads, data analysis, and marketing services to assist automakers and dealers with improving their efficiency and facilitating transactions. Autohome operates its "Autohome Mall," a full-service online transaction platform, to facilitate transactions for automakers and dealers. Further, through its websites and mobile applications, it also provides other value-added services, includingÌýauto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visitÌý.

Safe Harbor StatementÌý

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will", "expects", "anticipates", "future", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates" and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Autohome's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Autohome's filings with the SEC and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Autohome does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Autohome Inc.
Sterling Song
Investor Relations Director Ìý
Tel: +86-10-5985-7483
E-mail: [email protected]

ChristensenÌýChinaÌýLimitedÌýSuri Cheng
Tel: +86-185-0060-8364
E-mail:Ìý [email protected]

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FAQ

What is the new end date for Autohome's (ATHM) share repurchase program?

Autohome's share repurchase program has been extended through December 31, 2025.

How much has Autohome (ATHM) spent on share repurchases so far?

As of August 8, 2025, Autohome has repurchased 5,422,647 ADSs for approximately $144 million.

What is the total size of ATHM's share repurchase program?

The total size of the share repurchase program is $200 million, with approximately $56 million remaining.

How will Autohome fund the share repurchase program?

Autohome plans to fund the share repurchases from its existing cash balance.

What methods will ATHM use for share repurchases?

Autohome may conduct repurchases through open market transactions, privately negotiated transactions, block trades, and other legally permissible means.
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