Haleon (NYSE: HLN) details April 2026 share buyback trades
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Haleon plc repurchased 8,444,107 ordinary shares of £0.01 each for cancellation under its share buyback programme announced on 12 March 2026.
The purchases took place on 20–24 April 2026 across the London Stock Exchange, CBOE (UK) BXE and CXE, and Aquis, at prices between 342.7000p and 357.1000p per share. Volume weighted average prices by venue ranged from about 345.6215p to 355.7028p per share.
After settlement, Haleon’s registered share capital is 8,902,639,582 ordinary shares, of which 12,281,053 are held as treasury shares. This leaves 8,890,358,529 ordinary shares with voting rights, a figure shareholders can use for UK disclosure threshold calculations.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased for cancellation: 8,444,107 shares
Highest repurchase price: 357.1000p per share
Lowest repurchase price: 342.7000p per share
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Shares repurchased for cancellation
8,444,107 shares
Under share buyback programme announced 12 March 2026
Highest repurchase price
357.1000p per share
Maximum price paid during 20–24 April 2026 purchases
Lowest repurchase price
342.7000p per share
Minimum price paid during 20–24 April 2026 purchases
VWAP example (LSE, 20 April 2026)
355.6853p per share
Volume weighted average price on London Stock Exchange
Registered share capital
8,902,639,582 shares
Ordinary shares of £0.01 each after buyback settlement
Treasury shares
12,281,053 shares
Ordinary shares held in treasury after settlement
Shares with voting rights
8,890,358,529 shares
Ordinary shares carrying voting rights after settlement
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 (HLN) announce in its April 2026 Form 6-K?
Haleon reported it bought back 8,444,107 ordinary shares for cancellation under its share buyback programme. The purchases occurred between 20 and 24 April 2026 across several UK trading venues at prices in the mid-300p range per share.
