Haleon (HLN) repurchases 10,205,329 shares and updates voting share count
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Haleon plc reported the repurchase of 10,205,329 ordinary shares of £0.01 each for cancellation under its share buyback programme. The purchases took place between 05 May 2026 and 08 May 2026 across the London Stock Exchange, CBOE (UK) venues and Aquis, at volume weighted average prices around 331–337 pence per share depending on venue and date.
After these transactions settle, Haleon’s registered share capital is 8,880,262,266 ordinary shares, of which 12,184,020 are held as treasury shares. The number of ordinary shares with voting rights is 8,868,078,246, a figure shareholders can use when assessing notification thresholds under the UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
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Key Figures
Shares repurchased: 10,205,329 shares
Registered share capital: 8,880,262,266 shares
Treasury shares: 12,184,020 shares
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6 metrics
Shares repurchased
10,205,329 shares
Ordinary shares bought for cancellation under buyback programme
Registered share capital
8,880,262,266 shares
Ordinary shares of £0.01 each after settlement
Treasury shares
12,184,020 shares
Held in treasury after reported transactions
Shares with voting rights
8,868,078,246 shares
Ordinary shares carrying voting rights after buyback
Highest price 05 May LSE
340.5000 p
Highest price paid per share on London Stock Exchange 05 May 2026
VWAP 05 May LSE
334.8998 p
Volume weighted average price per share 05 May 2026 on LSE
Key Terms
share buyback programme, treasury shares, 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.
volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p): 334.8998"
The volume weighted average price (VWAP) is a way to measure the average price of a security, such as a stock, over a specific period, taking into account how many units were traded at each price. It’s similar to calculating the average cost of items bought when some are more frequently purchased than others. Investors use VWAP to assess whether a security is being bought or sold at a fair price during trading.
FAQ
What did Haleon (HLN) announce in this Form 6-K?
Haleon announced it repurchased 10,205,329 ordinary shares for cancellation under its share buyback programme. The trades occurred on several UK trading venues over four days in May 2026, with detailed pricing and volume data provided.
Where can investors find Haleon’s detailed trade breakdown for this buyback?
Investors can access a full breakdown of Haleon’s individual buyback trades via a linked PDF on the London Stock Exchange website. The same announcement and trade details are also available in the investors section of Haleon’s corporate website.
