InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - Aug 16
Rhea-AI Summary
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) announced a share buyback transaction on August 15, 2024. The company purchased 39,943 ordinary shares through Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange. The shares were bought at prices ranging from £73.12 to £75.00, with an average price of £74.3444 per share.
This purchase was made in accordance with shareholder authorization granted at the Annual General Meeting on May 3, 2024, and follows instructions issued by the company on February 20, 2024. IHG intends to cancel the purchased shares. After this transaction, the company has 159,808,468 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 7,006,782 held in treasury.
Positive
- IHG is implementing a share buyback program, potentially indicating confidence in the company's financial position
- The company plans to cancel the purchased shares, which may increase the value of remaining shares
Negative
- The share buyback reduces the company's cash reserves, which could impact financial flexibility
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, IHG declined 0.27%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Purchase of own shares
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / August 16, 2024 / The Company announces that on 15 August 2024 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence 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 3 May 2024 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 20 February 2024, as announced on 20 February 2024.
Date of purchase: | 15 August 2024 |
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Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased: | 39,943 |
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Lowest price paid per share: | £ 73.1200 |
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Highest price paid per share: | £ 75.0000 |
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Average price paid per share: | £ 74.3444 |
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
Following the above transaction, the Company has 159,808,468 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 7,006,782 held in treasury).
A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/6741A_1-2024-8-15.pdf
Enquiries to:
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:
Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Aleksandar Milenkovic (+44 (0)7469 905 720)
Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)
Media Relations: Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)
Schedule of Purchases
Shares purchased: 39,943 (ISIN: GB00BHJYC057)
Date of purchases: 15 August 2024
Investment firm: GSI
Aggregated information:
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Number of ordinary shares purchased | 39,943 |
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Highest price paid (per ordinary share) | £ 75.0000 |
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Lowest price paid (per ordinary share) | £ 73.1200 |
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Volume weighted average price paid(per ordinary share) | £ 74.3444 |
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SOURCE: InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
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