InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - March 18

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InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE: IHG) purchased 14,389 ordinary shares on 17 March 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under its AGM-authorised buyback programme.

The shares were bought at an average price of $131.6278 per share (low $129.20; high $133.20). The company intends to cancel the purchased shares; issued shares now total 150,600,822 (excluding 5,431,782 treasury shares).

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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 2026 / The Company announces that on 17 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:	17 March 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	14,389
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 129.2000
Highest price paid per share:	$ 133.2000
Average price paid per share:	$ 131.6278

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 150,600,822 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury)

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

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0429X_1-2026-3-17.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 (IHG) purchase on 17 March 2026?

IHG purchased 14,389 ordinary shares on 17 March 2026. According to InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, purchases were executed via Goldman Sachs International under the AGM-authorised programme, with an average price of $131.6278 per share.

How much did IHG (IHG) pay per share in the 17 March 2026 buyback?

IHG paid an average of $131.6278 per share for the buyback on 17 March 2026. According to InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, the purchase range was $129.20 (low) to $133.20 (high) per share.

Will IHG (IHG) cancel the shares bought on 17 March 2026?

Yes, IHG intends to cancel the shares purchased on 17 March 2026. According to InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, the company stated the bought shares will be cancelled and the post-transaction issued share count is provided.

How many shares does IHG (IHG) have in issue after the 17 March 2026 transaction?

After the 17 March 2026 purchase, IHG has 150,600,822 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,431,782 treasury shares. According to InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, this figure reflects the post-transaction issued share count.

Under what authority did IHG (IHG) carry out the 17 March 2026 repurchase?

IHG carried out the repurchase under authority granted at its 8 May 2025 Annual General Meeting. According to InterContinental Hotels Group PLC, the purchases were effected pursuant to instructions issued on 17 February 2026.