HSBC repurchases 6,039,894 UK shares; HK buyback also executed

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc reported progress on its ongoing share buy-back. On 15 October 2025, the company purchased 6,039,894 ordinary shares on UK venues at a volume‑weighted average price of £9.9341 and 300,000 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a volume‑weighted average price of HK$103.5003. Since the buy-back began on 31 July 2025, HSBC has repurchased 206,703,427 shares for total consideration of approximately US$2,722.3m.

Following cancellation of the UK venue purchases, issued ordinary share capital will consist of 17,214,650,561 shares with voting rights, with no treasury shares. Cancellation of the Hong Kong purchases will be confirmed in a later announcement. A full trade breakdown executed by Merrill Lynch International is available via the provided link.

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Routine buy-back update with clear volumes, prices, and share count.

HSBC executed daily repurchases on 15 Oct 2025: 6,039,894 shares on UK venues (VWAP £9.9341) and 300,000 shares in Hong Kong (VWAP HK$103.5003). Cumulatively since 31 Jul 2025, the company has bought 206,703,427 shares for US$2,722.3m.

After cancelling the UK purchases, issued ordinary shares stand at 17,214,650,561 with voting rights; Hong Kong cancellations follow separately. The update lists standard execution venues and confirms “on Exchange” treatment per local rules.

Actual impact depends on ongoing buy-back pace and future cancellations; subsequent disclosures may provide updated totals and voting rights once Hong Kong repurchases are cancelled.

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October

HSBC Holdings plc

42nd Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).

Form 20-F X Form 40-F  

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

15 October 2025

Transaction in own shares

HSBC Holdings plc ("HSBC" or the "Company") announces that it has purchased for cancellation the following number of its ordinary shares of US$0.50 from Merrill Lynch International ("Merrill Lynch") as part of its buy-back announced on 31 July 2025.

UK Venues

Date of purchase:	15 October 2025
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	6,039,894
Highest price paid per share:	£10.0140
Lowest price paid per share:	£9.9170
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	£9.9341

All repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited (through the BXE and CXE order books) and/or Turquoise ("UK Venues") are implemented as "on Exchange" transactions (as such term is defined in the rules of the London Stock Exchange) and as "market purchases" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Date of purchase:	15 October 2025
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	300,000
Highest price paid per share:	HK$103.8000
Lowest price paid per share:	HK$103.3000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	HK$103.5003

All repurchases on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("Hong Kong Stock Exchange") are "off market" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006 but are transactions which occur "on Exchange" for the purposes of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and which constitute an "on-market share buy-back" for the purposes of the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs.

Since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 31 July 2025, the Company has repurchased 206,703,427 ordinary shares for a total consideration of approximately US$2,722.3m.

Following the cancellation of the shares repurchased on the UK Venues, the Company's issued ordinary share capital will consist of 17,214,650,561 ordinary shares with voting rights. There are no ordinary shares held in treasury. Cancellation of the shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer than those repurchased on the UK Venues and a further announcement of total voting rights will be made once those shares have been cancelled.

The above figure of 17,214,650,561 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (as it forms part of domestic law of the United Kingdom by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by Merrill Lynch on behalf of the Company is available via the link below.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5539D_1-2025-10-15.pdf

This announcement will also be available on HSBC's website at www.hsbc.com/sea

Enquiries to:

Lee Davis

Group Governance

shareholderquestions@hsbc.com

+44 (0)20 7991 8888

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

HSBC Holdings plc

By:

Name: Aileen Taylor

Title: Group Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Date: 15 October 2025

FAQ

What did HSBC (HBCYF) repurchase on 15 October 2025?

HSBC bought 6,039,894 ordinary shares on UK venues (VWAP £9.9341) and 300,000 shares in Hong Kong (VWAP HK$103.5003).

How much has HSBC (HBCYF) spent on its buy-back to date?

Since 31 July 2025, HSBC has repurchased 206,703,427 shares for approximately US$2,722.3m.

What is HSBC’s issued share count after the latest cancellations?

Following cancellation of UK venue purchases, issued ordinary share capital is 17,214,650,561 shares with voting rights.

Does HSBC hold any treasury shares after this update?

No. The company reports no ordinary shares held in treasury.

When will Hong Kong repurchases be cancelled and reflected?

Cancellation of Hong Kong purchases takes longer; a further announcement will be made once cancelled.

Where can I find the detailed trade breakdown for HSBC’s buy-back?

A full breakdown of trades by Merrill Lynch International is available via the linked PDF in the notice.