Haleon (NYSE: HLN) cancels 8.3M shares after May 2026 buyback
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Haleon plc reports that it purchased 8,316,688 ordinary shares of £0.01 each for cancellation under its share buyback programme announced on 12 March 2026. The purchases took place between 11 and 15 May 2026 across the London Stock Exchange, CBOE UK venues and Aquis.
After settlement, Haleon’s registered share capital is 8,871,945,578 ordinary shares, of which 12,130,560 are held as treasury shares. The number of ordinary shares with voting rights is now 8,859,815,018, a figure shareholders can use for disclosure threshold calculations under UK transparency rules.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 8,316,688 shares
Registered share capital: 8,871,945,578 shares
Treasury shares: 12,130,560 shares
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Shares repurchased
8,316,688 shares
Ordinary shares bought for cancellation under buyback programme
Registered share capital
8,871,945,578 shares
Ordinary shares of £0.01 each after settlement
Treasury shares
12,130,560 shares
Ordinary shares held in treasury after repurchases
Voting shares
8,859,815,018 shares
Ordinary shares with voting rights after repurchases
VWAP 11 May LSE
328.7510p per share
Volume weighted average price paid on London Stock Exchange 11 May 2026
Highest price 11 May LSE
333.1000p per share
Highest price paid on London Stock Exchange 11 May 2026
Lowest price 11 May LSE
326.6000p per share
Lowest price paid on London Stock Exchange 11 May 2026
Key Terms
share buyback programme, treasury shares, Market Abuse Regulation, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
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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 plc (HLN) disclose in this May 2026 Form 6-K?
Haleon disclosed recent share repurchases for cancellation under its buyback programme. The company bought 8,316,688 ordinary shares between 11 and 15 May 2026 and provided updated figures for its total share capital, treasury shares and voting shares outstanding.
