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

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) purchased 114,529 ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 via Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange.

Prices ranged from $140.05 to $146.45 with an average of $143.0381. The company intends to cancel the shares and now has 151,530,279 ordinary shares in issue excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury.

Purchase of own shares

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 18, 2026 / The Company announces that on 17 February 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 February 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	114,529
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 140.0500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 146.4500
Average price paid per share:	$ 143.0381

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 151,530,279 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury).

A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included in the link below:

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/4058T_1-2026-2-17.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

How many IHG (IHG) shares did the company buy on 17 February 2026?

IHG purchased 114,529 ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 through Goldman Sachs International. According to the company, the transaction was executed on the London Stock Exchange under the AGM-authorized buyback program.

What prices did IHG pay per share in the 17 February 2026 buyback?

The buyback prices ranged from $140.05 to $146.45, with an average of $143.0381. According to the company, those figures reflect the lowest, highest and average prices paid on that trading day.

Will IHG cancel the shares bought on 17 February 2026 and how does that affect share count?

Yes, IHG intends to cancel the purchased shares, reducing share capital accordingly. According to the company, after the transaction there are 151,530,279 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury.

Under what authority did IHG (IHG) buy its own shares on 17 February 2026?

IHG bought shares under the authority granted at its Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025. According to the company, the purchases were executed in accordance with that shareholder-approved mandate.

Who executed the IHG share purchases on 17 February 2026 and where can I see the breakdown?

Goldman Sachs International executed the purchases on the London Stock Exchange on IHG's instructions. According to the company, a full breakdown of individual purchases is available via the linked regulatory notice.

Does the 17 February 2026 buyback materially change IHG's share count or ownership structure?

The buyback of 114,529 shares is small relative to total shares outstanding and does not materially alter structure. According to the company, post-transaction shares in issue remain 151,530,279 excluding treasury stock.