Haleon (NYSE: HLN) details 14.3M-share buyback and new voting capital
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Haleon plc reported that it purchased 14,288,204 ordinary shares of £0.01 each for cancellation under its share buyback programme announced on 12 March 2026. The shares were bought on several UK trading venues between 15 and 18 June 2026 at volume-weighted average prices around 331–334 pence per share.
After settlement of these transactions, Haleon’s registered share capital is 8,827,898,857 ordinary shares, of which 12,022,709 are held as treasury shares. This leaves 8,815,876,148 ordinary shares with voting rights, a figure shareholders can use to assess whether disclosure thresholds are met under UK transparency rules.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 14,288,204 shares
VWAP 16 Jun LSE: 333.1424 pence/share
VWAP 17 Jun BXE: 333.7240 pence/share
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Shares repurchased
14,288,204 shares
Ordinary shares bought for cancellation under buyback programme
VWAP 16 Jun LSE
333.1424 pence/share
Volume-weighted average price on London Stock Exchange 16 June 2026
VWAP 17 Jun BXE
333.7240 pence/share
Volume-weighted average price on CBOE (UK)/BXE 17 June 2026
VWAP 18 Jun CXE
331.7138 pence/share
Volume-weighted average price on CBOE (UK)/CXE 18 June 2026
Registered share capital
8,827,898,857 shares
Ordinary shares of £0.01 each after settlement of purchases
Treasury shares
12,022,709 shares
Ordinary shares held in treasury after transactions
Shares with voting rights
8,815,876,148 shares
Ordinary shares carrying voting rights after treasury deduction
Key Terms
share buyback programme, treasury shares, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, Market Abuse Regulation, +1 more
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Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory
"to notify their interest, or a change to their interest, in Haleon under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules"
Disclosure guidance and transparency rules are the standards and regulations that require companies to share clear, timely information about their finances, risks, operations and material events. They matter to investors because consistent, honest reporting is like a car’s dashboard — it reveals the data you need to judge safety and performance and make informed buying or selling decisions. Strong disclosure reduces surprises and helps keep markets fair and efficient.
Market Abuse Regulation regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as it applies in the UK (the Market Abuse Regulation)"
Market abuse regulation consists of laws and rules designed to prevent dishonest or manipulative practices in financial markets. It aims to ensure fair and transparent trading, so investors can trust that markets operate honestly, much like rules that keep a game fair. By reducing unfair advantages, it helps protect investor confidence and promotes healthy, efficient markets.
FAQ
Where can investors find the detailed Haleon (HLN) trade breakdown?
A full breakdown of the individual trades is available via a linked London Stock Exchange PDF and on Haleon’s investor website, providing venue-level and price-level detail.
Does the Haleon (HLN) announcement constitute an offer of securities?
No. Haleon explicitly states the announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell securities in any jurisdiction, serving only as a transaction disclosure.
