InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - March 23

InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE:IHG) purchased 25,000 ordinary shares on 20 March 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under authority from the AGM of 8 May 2025.

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InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE:IHG) purchased 25,000 ordinary shares on 20 March 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under authority from the AGM of 8 May 2025. The purchase prices ranged from $129.1500 to $133.5500 with an average of $131.0698.

The company instructed the buyback on 17 February 2026 and intends to cancel the purchased shares. Following the transaction, IHG has 150,499,341 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).

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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 23, 2026 / InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 20 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:	20 March 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	25,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 129.1500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 133.5500
Average price paid per share:	$ 131.0698

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 150,499,341 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/5768X_1-2026-3-20.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

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What shares did IHG (LSE:IHG) buy on 20 March 2026?

IHG purchased 25,000 ordinary shares on 20 March 2026. According to the company, the transaction was executed via Goldman Sachs International under the AGM-authorised share purchase programme.

What prices did IHG pay per share in the 20 March 2026 buyback?

Prices ranged from $129.1500 to $133.5500, with an average of $131.0698. According to the company, these figures reflect the executed trades on the London Stock Exchange.

Will IHG cancel the shares purchased on 20 March 2026?

Yes, the company intends to cancel the purchased shares. According to the company, cancellation follows the buyback executed under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 Annual General Meeting.

How many IHG shares are outstanding after the 20 March 2026 transaction?

Following the purchase, IHG has 150,499,341 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,431,782 treasury shares. According to the company, this reflects the post-transaction share count.

Under what authority did IHG (LSE:IHG) conduct the 17 February/20 March 2026 buyback?

The buyback was carried out under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 Annual General Meeting. According to the company, the trades were effected following instructions issued on 17 February 2026.