InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - March 02

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InterContinental Hotels Group (LON:IHG) announced it purchased 30,000 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026 via Goldman Sachs International under its AGM-authorized buyback. The company paid an average of $139.4353 per share and intends to cancel the shares.

After the purchase, IHG has 150,950,048 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury.

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company") Purchase of own shares

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / March 2, 2026 / The Company announces that on 27 February 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20^340/399pence 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 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:	27 February 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	30,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 137.7500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 142.1000
Average price paid per share:	$ 139.4353

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 150,950,048 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury).

A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8051U_1-2026-2-27.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 shares did IHG (LON:IHG) buy back on 27 February 2026?

IHG purchased 30,000 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026. According to the company, the shares were bought through Goldman Sachs International under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 AGM and will be cancelled.

What price did IHG (LON:IHG) pay per share in the 27 February 2026 buyback?

The buyback prices ranged from $137.75 to $142.10, with an average of $139.4353 per share. According to the company, these purchases were executed on the London Stock Exchange via GSI.

Will the shares IHG (LON:IHG) purchased on 27 February 2026 be cancelled?

Yes, IHG intends to cancel the purchased shares. According to the company, the 30,000 shares bought on 27 February 2026 will be cancelled and removed from the issued share capital.

How many ordinary shares does IHG (LON:IHG) have after the 27 February 2026 transaction?

After the transaction, IHG has 150,950,048 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,481,782 held in treasury. According to the company, this figure reflects the position following the 27 February 2026 purchase.

Under what authority did IHG (LON:IHG) execute the share purchase on 27 February 2026?

IHG executed the purchase under the buyback authority granted at the 8 May 2025 AGM. According to the company, instructions for the purchase were issued on 17 February 2026 and executed by GSI.

Where can investors find the detailed breakdown of IHG's 27 February 2026 purchases?

A full breakdown of individual purchases by Goldman Sachs International is available in the company disclosure linked in the announcement. According to the company, the detailed schedule is published on the regulatory disclosure site.