InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - March 05

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InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE: IHG) purchased 30,000 ordinary shares on 04 March 2026 via Goldman Sachs International under the AGM buyback authority. Price range was $133.10–$135.60 with an average of $134.5540. The company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the purchase the company has 150,720,048 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury. The purchase was made pursuant to instructions given on 17 February 2026.

Purchase of own shares

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 5, 2026 / The Company announces that on 04 March 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20^340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.

Date of purchase:	04 March 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	30,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 133.1000
Highest price paid per share:	$ 135.6000
Average price paid per share:	$ 134.5540

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 150,720,048 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury).

A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3949V_1-2026-3-4.pdf

Enquiries to:

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:

Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)

Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)

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SOURCE: InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

What shares did IHG buy on 04 March 2026 and why?

IHG purchased 30,000 ordinary shares on 04 March 2026. According to the company, the buyback used authority approved at the AGM and the purchased shares are intended to be cancelled, reducing issued share capital slightly.

What prices did IHG pay per share in the March 4, 2026 purchase (IHG)?

IHG paid between $133.10 and $135.60 per share, with an average of $134.5540. According to the company, the acquisition was executed through Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange.

How many IHG shares remain outstanding after the 04 March 2026 purchase?

After the purchase IHG reports 150,720,048 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury. According to the company, the cancelled shares will reduce the total issued share capital once cancellation is completed.

Was the IHG share buyback on 04 March 2026 executed under existing shareholder approval?

Yes — the purchase was executed under the authority granted at IHG's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025. According to the company, instructions to effect the buyback were issued on 17 February 2026.

Who executed the IHG share purchases on 04 March 2026 and where were they traded?

Goldman Sachs International executed the purchases on the London Stock Exchange on behalf of IHG. According to the company, the trades were carried out in accordance with the AGM-authorised buyback program.

Will the 30,000 shares bought by IHG on 04 March 2026 be cancelled?

Yes — IHG intends to cancel the 30,000 shares purchased on 04 March 2026. According to the company, cancellation will follow the acquisition and will reduce the number of shares in issue.