Haleon (NYSE: HLN) repurchases 7.7M shares and updates voting stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Haleon plc reported purchases of 7,740,513 ordinary shares of £0.01 each for cancellation under its share buyback programme announced on 12 March 2026. The shares were bought on multiple UK trading venues between 7 and 10 April 2026 at prices around the mid‑370p range.
After settlement, Haleon’s registered share capital is 8,919,824,040 ordinary shares, of which 12,439,998 are held as treasury shares. This leaves 8,907,384,042 ordinary shares with voting rights, a figure shareholders can use when assessing disclosure thresholds under the FCA’s transparency rules.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 7,740,513 shares
Registered share capital: 8,919,824,040 shares
Treasury shares: 12,439,998 shares
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7 metrics
Shares repurchased
7,740,513 shares
Ordinary shares bought for cancellation under March 2026 buyback
Registered share capital
8,919,824,040 shares
Ordinary shares of £0.01 each after settlement of buybacks
Treasury shares
12,439,998 shares
Ordinary shares held in treasury after transactions
Shares with voting rights
8,907,384,042 shares
Ordinary shares carrying voting rights post buyback
Highest price paid
376.1000 pence
Maximum per-share price reported on London Stock Exchange
Lowest price paid
361.6000 pence
Minimum per-share price reported over the purchase dates
VWAP example
371.5015 pence
Volume weighted average price on London Stock Exchange, 7 April 2026
Key Terms
treasury shares, share buyback programme, Market Abuse Regulation, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more
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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.
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.
FAQ
What did Haleon (HLN) announce in this April 2026 report?
Haleon announced it purchased 7,740,513 ordinary shares for cancellation under its share buyback programme. The trades took place across several UK trading venues between 7 and 10 April 2026 as part of the previously announced repurchase plan.
Where can investors find Haleon’s detailed trade breakdown?
Investors can access a full breakdown of the individual buyback trades via a linked RNS PDF on the London Stock Exchange website. The announcement and trade details are also available on Haleon’s own investor relations site at www.haleon.com/investors.
Does this Haleon announcement involve an offer of new securities?
No, the announcement explicitly states it does not constitute or form part of an offer or solicitation to sell securities. It strictly reports repurchases of existing shares for cancellation under the company’s ongoing share buyback programme.
What type of business is Haleon (HLN)?
Haleon is a consumer health company focused on improving everyday health. Its portfolio covers six categories, including Oral Health, Vitamins, Pain Relief, Respiratory, Digestive and Therapeutic Skin Health, featuring brands such as Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Centrum and Theraflu.
