InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - August 05

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InterContinental Hotels Group (LSE:IHG) bought back 1,000 of its ordinary shares of 20 340/399 pence each on 04 August 2026 via Goldman Sachs International under previously granted AGM authority. The shares were repurchased on the London Stock Exchange at prices between $157.25 and $159.10, with an average price of $158.0693 per share.

The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares. Following this transaction, InterContinental Hotels Group reports 148,598,282 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,431,782 shares held in treasury.

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• 1,000 shares repurchased on 04 August 2026 for cancellation
• Shares in issue reported at 148,598,282 excluding 5,431,782 treasury shares
• Buyback executed within price range $157.25–$159.10, average $158.0693

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LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / August 5, 2026 / The Company announces that on 04 August 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:	04 August 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	1,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 157.2500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 159.1000
Average price paid per share:	$ 158.0693

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 148,598,282 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/2881P_1-2026-8-4.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)

This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.

SOURCE: InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

What share buyback did InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) complete on 4 August 2026?

InterContinental Hotels Group bought back 1,000 ordinary shares on 4 August 2026. According to the company, the repurchase was executed via Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange under existing AGM authority.

At what prices did IHG repurchase its shares on 4 August 2026?

IHG repurchased shares between $157.25 and $159.10, with an average price of $158.0693. According to the company, the buyback was carried out through Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange.

What will InterContinental Hotels Group do with the 1,000 shares repurchased in August 2026?

InterContinental Hotels Group intends to cancel the 1,000 repurchased shares. According to the company, this transaction forms part of its existing authority to purchase its own shares approved at the May 2025 AGM.

How many IHG ordinary shares remain in issue after the 4 August 2026 buyback?

After the transaction, IHG reports 148,598,282 ordinary shares in issue. According to the company, this figure excludes 5,431,782 ordinary shares held in treasury following the latest repurchase and planned cancellation.

Which broker executed InterContinental Hotels Group’s share repurchase on 4 August 2026?

Goldman Sachs International executed the 1,000-share repurchase for InterContinental Hotels Group. According to the company, the trades took place on the London Stock Exchange under instructions issued on 17 February 2026.

Was the August 2026 IHG share buyback carried out under existing shareholder authority?

Yes. The August 4, 2026 repurchase was conducted under AGM authority granted on 8 May 2025. According to InterContinental Hotels Group, instructions for this program were originally issued on 17 February 2026.