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Haleon (NYSE: HLN) cancels 8.3M shares after May 2026 buyback

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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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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
share buyback programme financial
"for cancellation under its share buyback programme announced on 12 March 2026"
A share buyback programme is when a company uses its cash to purchase its own shares from the market, reducing the number of shares available to other investors; imagine a bakery buying back coupons so fewer are circulating. It matters because cutting the share count can boost earnings per share and increase each remaining investor’s ownership stake, and it also signals management’s view of the stock while using cash that could have been spent on other priorities.
treasury shares financial
"of which 12,130,560 are held as treasury shares"
Treasury shares are a company’s own stock that it has repurchased and keeps on its books instead of canceling or leaving in the hands of outside investors. Think of them like coupons a business puts back in a drawer: they don’t vote or receive dividends while held, but they can be reissued later for employee pay or fundraising. For investors this matters because buybacks change the number of shares that count toward earnings and ownership, can boost per‑share metrics, and use corporate cash that might otherwise go to growth or dividends.
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.

UNITED STATES
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of May 2026
 
Commission File Number: 001-41411
 
Haleon plc
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
 
Building 5, First Floor, The Heights,
Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 0NY
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
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
 
Form 40-F
 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit Number
Description
99.1
18 May 2026 - “Transactions in Own Shares”
 
 
 
99.1
 
 
Haleon plc: Aggregated information - transactions in own shares
 
18 May 2026: Haleon plc (the "Company" or "Haleon") today announces the purchase of 8,316,688 ordinary shares of £0.01 each in the Company (the "Shares") for cancellation under its share buyback programme announced on 12 March 2026.
 
 
London Stock Exchange
CBOE (UK)/BXE
CBOE (UK)/CXE
Aquis
Date of purchase:
11 May 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
1,338,672
850,639
989,996
-
Highest price paid per Share (p):
333.1000
333.0000
333.0000
-
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
326.6000
326.6000
326.6000
-
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
328.7510
328.3012
328.5150
-
Date of purchase:
12 May 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
136,968
73,601
88,439
-
Highest price paid per Share (p):
332.0000
330.9000
332.0000
-
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
325.4000
325.4000
325.4000
-
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
327.7318
327.9542
327.6454
-
Date of purchase:
13 May 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
607,723
502,225
490,052
-
Highest price paid per Share (p):
331.7000
331.7000
331.7000
-
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
329.9000
329.9000
329.9000
-
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
330.9437
330.8733
330.9219
-
Date of purchase:
14 May 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
487,742
353,903
407,856
-
Highest price paid per Share (p):
332.8000
332.8000
332.8000
-
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
329.4000
329.4000
329.4000
-
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
331.1191
331.1758
331.1625
-
Date of purchase:
15 May 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
950,986
408,698
629,188
-
Highest price paid per Share (p):
332.3000
332.3000
332.3000
-
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
329.0000
329.0000
329.0000
-
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
330.7060
330.7844
330.7188
-
 
Following the settlement of the above, the Company's registered share capital is 8,871,945,578 ordinary shares of £0.01 each, of which 12,130,560 are held as treasury shares. Therefore, the number of ordinary shares with voting rights is 8,859,815,018 and this figure may be used by shareholders to determine if they are required to notify their interest, or a change to their interest, in Haleon under the FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
 
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 as it applies in the UK (the Market Abuse Regulation), a full breakdown of the individual trades is available at the link below:
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/6036E_1-2026-5-15.pdf
 
This announcement does not constitute, or form part of, an offer or any solicitation of an offer for securities in any jurisdiction.
 
This announcement and individual trade breakdown will also be available on the Company's website at: www.haleon.com/investors.
 
Enquiries
 
 
Investors
Media
Jo Russell  
+44 7787 392441
Zoë Bird
+44 7736 746167
Rakesh Patel     
+44 7552 484646
Victoria Durman
+44 7894 505730
Email: investor-relations@haleon.com
Email: corporate.media@haleon.com
 
About Haleon
Haleon (LSE/NYSE: HLN) is a consumer company that is solely focused on better everyday health. Our people, our brands, our research, our investment and our innovation are aimed at improving the everyday health of consumers. Our product portfolio spans six major categories - Oral Health, Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS), Pain Relief, Respiratory Health, Digestive Health and Therapeutic Skin Health and Other. Our superior brands - such as AdvilCentrumOtrivinPanadolparodontaxPolidentSensodyneTheraflu and Voltaren - are trusted by more than one billion consumers and are recommended by health professionals around the world.
 
For more information, please visit www.haleon.com
 
 
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.
 
 
 
HALEON PLC
(Registrant)
 
Date: May 18, 2026
By:
/s/ Amanda Mellor
 
 
Name:
Amanda Mellor
 
 
Title:
Company Secretary

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.

How many Haleon (HLN) shares were repurchased and cancelled in May 2026?

Haleon repurchased 8,316,688 ordinary shares of £0.01 each for cancellation. These purchases were made under its share buyback programme announced on 12 March 2026, across multiple trading venues including the London Stock Exchange and CBOE UK platforms.

What is Haleon’s total share capital after the May 2026 buybacks?

After these transactions, Haleon’s registered share capital is 8,871,945,578 ordinary shares. This total includes shares held in treasury and forms the new baseline for the company’s issued ordinary share capital following the cancellations.

How many Haleon (HLN) shares are held in treasury after these transactions?

Haleon now holds 12,130,560 ordinary shares as treasury shares. Treasury shares are issued but non-voting and not counted as part of the free float, affecting how many shares remain available with voting rights in the market.

How many Haleon ordinary shares currently have voting rights?

Haleon states that 8,859,815,018 ordinary shares now carry voting rights. Shareholders can use this figure to assess their percentage ownership and to determine when they must notify holdings under UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Where can investors find the detailed Haleon share repurchase trade data?

Haleon provides a full breakdown of individual trades via a linked RNS PDF. The company notes that this detailed trade data and the related announcement are also available on its investor website, giving transparency on prices and volumes by trading venue.