HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) disclosed that on 25 September 2026 it repurchased 871,200 of its US$0.50 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for cancellation. The transaction forms part of the share-buy-back programme launched on 5 August 2026. Key details are as follows:
• Purchase metrics: Shares were acquired at prices ranging from HK$155.70 to HK$157.90, with a volume-weighted average price of HK$156.78.
• Programme to date: Since commencement, HSBC has bought back 47.75 million shares for total consideration of US$979.40 million.
• Capital base: Following cancellation of shares repurchased on UK venues, the company’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights stand at 17.14 billion shares. Shares repurchased in Hong Kong require additional processing time before cancellation, after which a further update on voting rights will be provided.
• Venue specifics: The latest repurchase was classified as “off-market” under the UK Companies Act 2006 but deemed “on-market” under Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules and the Hong Kong Codes on Takeovers and Share Buy-backs. No shares were repurchased on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe, or Turquoise on the announcement date.
Full trade-by-trade details executed by BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC on HSBC’s behalf are available via the London Stock Exchange regulatory news service link provided in the original filing.