InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - February 23

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InterContinental Hotels Group (NASDAQ:IHG) purchased 95,148 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 at an average price of $143.2637 per share (range $141.20–$145.00). The company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the purchase, the company has 151,189,749 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,481,782 treasury shares. The buyback was executed via Goldman Sachs International under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 AGM.

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / February 23, 2026 / The Company announces that on 20 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:	20 February 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	95,148
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 141.2000
Highest price paid per share:	$ 145.0000
Average price paid per share:	$ 143.2637

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 151,189,749 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/9129T_1-2026-2-20.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

What shares did IHG buyback on 20 February 2026 and why?

IHG bought 95,148 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 through Goldman Sachs International. According to the company, the shares were purchased under shareholder authority from the 8 May 2025 AGM and are intended to be cancelled, reducing issued share count.

How much did IHG pay per share in the February 20, 2026 buyback (IHG)?

IHG paid an average of $143.2637 per share, with a low of $141.20 and high of $145.00. According to the company, the purchase was executed on the London Stock Exchange via Goldman Sachs International.

How many IHG shares are outstanding after the 20 February 2026 transaction?

After the purchase, IHG has 151,189,749 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,481,782 treasury shares. According to the company, the cancellation of purchased shares is intended to follow the transaction.

Will IHG cancel the shares it repurchased on 20 February 2026 (IHG)?

Yes, IHG intends to cancel the shares it repurchased on 20 February 2026. According to the company, the bought-back ordinary shares are planned to be cancelled, which will reduce the total issued ordinary share count.

Under what authority did IHG conduct the February 2026 share purchases (IHG)?

The purchases were made under authority granted at IHG's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025. According to the company, instructions for the trades were issued on 17 February 2026 and executed on 20 February 2026.

Where can investors find the detailed breakdown of IHG's 20 February 2026 purchases?

A full breakdown of individual purchases by Goldman Sachs International is available via the company's transaction disclosure. According to the company, detailed trade-level data was published in the transaction PDF referenced with the announcement.