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Haleon (NYSE: HLN) repurchases 12.17M shares, updates voting rights

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Haleon plc reported that it purchased 12,171,987 ordinary shares of £0.01 each for cancellation under its share buyback programme announced on 12 March 2026. The purchases were made between 27 April and 1 May 2026 across the London Stock Exchange, CBOE (UK) venues and Aquis.

After these transactions settle, Haleon’s registered share capital is 8,890,467,595 ordinary shares, of which 12,240,797 are held as treasury shares. The number of ordinary shares with voting rights is 8,878,226,798, which shareholders can use to assess notification thresholds under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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Shares repurchased 12,171,987 shares Ordinary shares bought for cancellation under buyback programme
Registered share capital 8,890,467,595 shares Ordinary shares of £0.01 each after settlement
Treasury shares 12,240,797 shares Ordinary shares held in treasury after buybacks
Voting rights shares 8,878,226,798 shares Ordinary shares with voting rights after transactions
Highest price paid 359.6000p per share Maximum price paid on 29 April 2026
Lowest price paid 333.8000p per share Minimum price paid on 29 April 2026
VWAP example 338.4335p per share Volume weighted average price on London Stock Exchange, 29 April 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 12,240,797 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.
ordinary shares with voting rights financial
"Therefore, the number of ordinary shares with voting rights is 8,878,226,798"
Volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p): | 338.4335"
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.
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
05 May 2026 - “Transactions in Own Shares”
 
 
 
 
99.1
 
 
Haleon plc: Aggregated information - transactions in own shares
 
5 May 2026: Haleon plc (the "Company" or "Haleon") today announces the purchase of 12,171,987 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:
27 April 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
1,308,429
656,619
797,997
-
Highest price paid per Share (p):
353.3000
353.3000
353.3000
-
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
349.4000
349.4000
349.4000
-
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
350.8780
350.7867
350.8309
-
Date of purchase:
28 April 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
556,329
371,197
472,474
-
Highest price paid per Share (p):
351.8000
351.8000
351.8000
-
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
348.5000
348.4000
348.5000
-
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
349.9766
349.9554
349.9275
-
Date of purchase:
29 April 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
2,359,494
1,639,812
898,835
347,887
Highest price paid per Share (p):
359.6000
359.6000
360.0000
345.3000
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
333.8000
333.8000
334.5000
336.5000
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
338.4335
338.3904
339.5767
340.2554
Date of purchase:
30 April 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
524,892
381,406
391,616
-
Highest price paid per Share (p):
342.9000
342.9000
342.8000
-
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
338.7000
338.7000
338.7000
-
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
340.6250
340.6757
340.6498
-
Date of purchase:
1 May 2026
Number of Shares purchased:
639,274
249,799
575,927
-
Highest price paid per Share (p):
343.8000
343.1000
343.8000
-
Lowest price paid per Share (p):
336.0000
336.0000
336.0000
-
Volume weighted average price paid per Share (p):
339.4396
339.5013
339.4039
-
 
Following the settlement of the above, the Company's registered share capital is 8,890,467,595 ordinary shares of £0.01 each, of which 12,240,797 are held as treasury shares. Therefore, the number of ordinary shares with voting rights is 8,878,226,798 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/8862C_1-2026-5-1.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 05, 2026
By:
/s/ Amanda Mellor
 
 
Name:
Amanda Mellor
 
 
Title:
Company Secretary

FAQ

What did Haleon (HLN) announce in this Form 6-K?

Haleon announced it repurchased 12,171,987 ordinary shares of £0.01 each for cancellation under its share buyback programme. These repurchases were executed across several UK trading venues between 27 April and 1 May 2026.

Over what period did Haleon (HLN) buy back the 12.17 million shares?

Haleon repurchased the 12,171,987 ordinary shares over five trading days from 27 April to 1 May 2026. Purchases were made on the London Stock Exchange, CBOE (UK) platforms and Aquis, with detailed trade data available via an external link.

What is Haleon’s total registered share capital after these buybacks?

Following settlement of the buybacks, Haleon’s registered share capital is 8,890,467,595 ordinary shares of £0.01 each. This total includes shares held in treasury and forms the base figure for the company’s issued share capital.

How many Haleon (HLN) shares are held in treasury after the repurchases?

After these transactions, Haleon holds 12,240,797 ordinary shares as treasury shares. Treasury shares are issued but non-voting and non-dividend-paying, and they reduce the number of shares considered when calculating voting rights in the company.

How many Haleon ordinary shares currently carry voting rights?

Haleon states that 8,878,226,798 ordinary shares now carry voting rights. Shareholders can use this figure to determine whether they must notify their holdings or changes in their holdings under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

Where can investors find the detailed trade breakdown for Haleon’s buybacks?

A full breakdown of individual trades is available via a linked PDF on the London Stock Exchange website. The announcement and trade breakdown are also accessible on Haleon’s investor relations website, providing granular data on prices, volumes and venues.