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Major Opera (OPRA) shareholder joins $300M buyback while keeping 68% stake

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

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Opera Limited’s major shareholder updates its ownership and enters a liquidity arrangement with the company. Hong Kong Kunlun Tech Holding Limited and its affiliates report beneficial ownership of 61,081,569 Ordinary Shares of Opera, representing about 68.0% of the 89,880,513 Ordinary Shares outstanding as of the latest annual report.

The filing follows Opera’s Board authorization of a discretionary share repurchase program of up to $300 million over a two-year period. In connection with this, on March 24, 2026, Kunlun’s holding vehicle KTL signed a Stock Purchase Agreement allowing it to sell Opera shares back to the company on a pro rata basis with market repurchases of ADSs, providing liquidity while generally maintaining the group’s proportional ownership.

At the initial closing on March 26, 2026, Opera repurchased 485,874 Ordinary Shares from KTL in a private transaction for aggregate consideration of approximately $7.4 million, or $15.21 per share. The reporting group states it may continue to adjust its position over time depending on market conditions and Opera’s performance.

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Large insider holder sets up structured buyback participation while keeping control stake near 68%.

Opera’s Board has approved a $300 million share repurchase program over two years, and its controlling shareholder group led by Kunlun Tech has arranged to participate through a Stock Purchase Agreement. KTL sold 485,874 shares for about $7.4 million at $15.21 per share in the initial tranche.

The agreement allows KTL to sell additional shares back to Opera in future quarters in proportion to ADS repurchases in the market. This structure lets the company reduce its public float while the controlling group generally maintains around 68.0% ownership, based on 89,880,513 shares outstanding as of the latest Form 20-F.

For investors, the key mechanics are that capital is returned via buybacks while control remains concentrated. Subsequent company disclosures about ongoing repurchases and any further tranches under the Stock Purchase Agreement will clarify the pace of capital deployment and changes in free float.






68373M107

(CUSIP Number)
Jie Lv, c/o Kunlun Tech Co Ltd
Block B, Mingyang International Center, No. 46 Xizongbu Hutong
Beijing, F4, 100005
86-138-1135-3317

(Name, Address and Telephone Number of Person Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications)
03/24/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of This Statement)


If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).




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SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage of the class of securities beneficially owned by the reporting person is calculated based on 89,880,513 ordinary shares outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2026. Hong Kong Kunlun Tech Holding Limited is the holder of the 61,081,569 ordinary shares reported on this Schedule 13D, which amount consists of (i) 54,347,459 ordinary shares and (ii) 6,734,110 ADSs, each representing one ordinary share. Hong Kong Kunlun Tech Holding Limited is 68.03% owned by Kunlun Group Limited and 31.97% owned by Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage of the class of securities beneficially owned by the reporting person is calculated based on 89,880,513 ordinary shares outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2026. Kunlun Group Limited is wholly owned by Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage of the class of securities beneficially owned by the reporting person is calculated based on 89,880,513 ordinary shares outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2026.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentage of the class of securities beneficially owned by the reporting person is calculated based on 89,880,513 ordinary shares outstanding, as reported in the Issuer's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 2026. Mr. Yahui Zhou beneficially owns 61,081,569 ordinary shares reported on this Schedule 13D, which amount consists of (i) 54,347,459 ordinary shares and (ii) 6,734,110 ADSs, each representing one ordinary share, held by Hong Kong Kunlun Tech Holding Limited, which is indirectly wholly-owned by Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd. Mr. Zhou directly holds 11.6% of the equity interest of Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd. and indirectly holds 15.1% through Beijing Yingrui Century Software R&D Center L.P., a limited partnership established in the People's Republic of China ("Beijing Yingrui"), which is co-owned by Mr. Zhou and Ms. Qiong Li. Mr. Zhou, holds 54.8% of the equity interest of Beijing Yingrui and, as the general partner, has sole decision making authority in terms of how the partnership exercises its ownership rights in Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd.


SCHEDULE 13D


Hong Kong Kunlun Tech Holding Limited
Signature:/s/ Tian Jin
Name/Title:Director
Date:03/27/2026
Kunlun Group Limited
Signature:/s/ Tian Jin
Name/Title:Director
Date:03/27/2026
Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd.
Signature:/s/ Han Fang
Name/Title:Director
Date:03/27/2026
Yahui Zhou
Signature:/s/ Yahui Zhou
Name/Title:Yahui Zhou
Date:03/27/2026

FAQ

How much of Opera Limited (OPRA) do the reporting persons currently own?

The reporting group beneficially owns about 61,081,569 Ordinary Shares of Opera Limited, representing approximately 68.0% of the outstanding Ordinary Shares, based on 89,880,513 shares reported outstanding in the latest Form 20-F.

What share repurchase program did Opera Limited (OPRA) authorize?

Opera’s Board authorized a discretionary share repurchase program of up to $300 million over a two-year period. This program allows the company to repurchase American Depositary Shares (ADSs) from the public market at its discretion during that timeframe.

What is the Stock Purchase Agreement between Opera (OPRA) and KTL?

On March 24, 2026, Opera and Hong Kong Kunlun Tech Holding Limited (KTL) entered a Stock Purchase Agreement. It lets KTL sell Ordinary Shares back to Opera on a pro rata basis with ADS buybacks, providing liquidity while generally preserving KTL’s proportional ownership stake.

How many Opera (OPRA) shares did KTL sell back to the company initially?

At the initial closing on March 26, 2026, KTL sold 485,874 Ordinary Shares to Opera. The aggregate consideration was approximately $7.4 million, which corresponds to a purchase price of $15.21 per share in that private transaction.

How is Kunlun Tech’s ownership in Opera (OPRA) structured through affiliates?

Hong Kong Kunlun Tech Holding Limited directly holds 61,081,569 Ordinary Shares, composed of ordinary shares and ADSs. It is 68.03% owned by Kunlun Group Limited and 31.97% owned by Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd., with Mr. Yahui Zhou indirectly controlling Kunlun Tech Co., Ltd.

Does the filing indicate future plans by the Kunlun group regarding Opera (OPRA) shares?

The reporting persons state they will continue reviewing their investment and may buy additional shares, sell shares, or engage with Opera’s management or Board. Any such actions will depend on market conditions, Opera’s business and financial position, and other investment opportunities.
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