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

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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reported that on 30 July 2026 it repurchased 1,000 ordinary shares of 20 340/399 pence each via Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange, at prices between $160.9500 and $163.8500, averaging $162.0284 per share.

The company intends to cancel these shares. Following this transaction, IHG has 148,601,282 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,431,782 shares held in treasury.

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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / July 31, 2026 / The Company announces that on 30 July 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 July 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	1,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 160.9500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 163.8500
Average price paid per share:	$ 162.0284

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 148,601,282 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/6427O_1-2026-7-30.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 share buyback did InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) complete on 30 July 2026?

InterContinental Hotels Group repurchased 1,000 ordinary shares on 30 July 2026. According to the company, the purchase was executed through Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange under previously granted shareholder authority and February 2026 instructions.

At what prices did IHG (LON:IHG) buy back its shares on 30 July 2026?

IHG repurchased shares between $160.9500 and $163.8500, with an average price of $162.0284. According to the company, all shares were bought on the London Stock Exchange via Goldman Sachs International under its ongoing buyback instructions.

How many InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) shares are in issue after the 30 July 2026 buyback?

After this transaction, IHG has 148,601,282 ordinary shares in issue. According to the company, this figure excludes 5,431,782 shares held in treasury, reflecting the impact of the latest 1,000-share repurchase and intended cancellation.

Will the shares repurchased by IHG on 30 July 2026 be cancelled or held in treasury?

IHG intends to cancel the purchased shares from 30 July 2026. According to the company, this cancellation will reduce the number of ordinary shares in issue and is separate from the 5,431,782 shares already held in treasury.

What authority allowed IHG (IHG, ICHGF) to repurchase shares on 30 July 2026?

The repurchase was carried out under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 AGM. According to the company, the 30 July 2026 trades followed instructions issued on 17 February 2026 and previously announced on the same date.

Which broker executed InterContinental Hotels Group’s 30 July 2026 share repurchase?

Goldman Sachs International executed the 1,000-share repurchase for IHG on 30 July 2026. According to the company, all trades took place on the London Stock Exchange as part of its shareholder-approved buyback programme.