InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - March 31

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InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE: IHG) bought 7,700 ordinary shares on 30 March 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under its AGM-authorised share purchase programme.

The shares were purchased at an average price of $128.8603 per share (low $127.75, high $130.10). The company intends to cancel the purchased shares and now has 150,337,974 ordinary shares outstanding (excluding 5,431,782 treasury shares).

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2026 / The Company announces that on 30 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:	30 March 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	7,700
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 127.7500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 130.1000
Average price paid per share:	$ 128.8603

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 150,337,974 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/7102Y_1-2026-3-30.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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FAQ

What did IHG announce about its share purchase on 30 March 2026 (IHG)?

IHG purchased 7,700 ordinary shares on 30 March 2026 through Goldman Sachs International. According to the company, the shares were bought under the AGM-authorised programme at an average price of $128.8603 and are intended to be cancelled.

How many ordinary shares does IHG have after the 30 March 2026 buyback (IHG)?

After the purchase IHG reports 150,337,974 ordinary shares outstanding, excluding treasury stock. According to the company, this figure excludes 5,431,782 ordinary shares held in treasury prior to cancellation.

What prices did IHG pay for shares in the 30 March 2026 purchase (IHG)?

IHG paid a lowest price of $127.75, a highest price of $130.10, and an average of $128.8603. According to the company, these trades were executed on the London Stock Exchange via Goldman Sachs International.

Will IHG cancel the shares bought on 30 March 2026 and what does that mean for shareholders (IHG)?

IHG intends to cancel the 7,700 shares purchased on 30 March 2026, reducing issued share capital slightly. According to the company, cancellation will decrease share count but the transaction is immaterial in scale relative to total shares outstanding.

Under what authority did IHG conduct the 30 March 2026 share purchase (IHG)?

IHG conducted the purchase under authority granted at its Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025. According to the company, instructions for the buyback were issued on 17 February 2026 and executed by Goldman Sachs International.

Where can investors find the full breakdown of IHG's 30 March 2026 share purchases (IHG)?

Investors can view a full breakdown of individual purchases in the company's transaction disclosure linked by the announcement. According to the company, the detailed schedule was published alongside the March 30, 2026 notice.