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.

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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") through 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$200 million of 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, and AI-generated content, a 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, including auto financing, auto insurance, used car transactions, and aftermarket services. For further information, please visit https://www.autohome.com.cn.

Safe Harbor Statement 

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  
Tel: +86-10-5985-7483
E-mail: ir@autohome.com.cn

Christensen China Limited Suri Cheng
Tel: +86-185-0060-8364
E-mail:  suri.cheng@christensencomms.com

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SOURCE Autohome Inc.

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.