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HSBC corrects share count to 17.16bn after buy-backs

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) filed an amendment to correct the figure for its issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights after recent share buy-backs.

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HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) filed an amendment to correct the figure for its issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights after recent share buy-backs. The number is adjusted from 34,320,144,366 to 17,160,062,183, reflecting cancellations of shares repurchased on UK venues and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

On September 4, 2026, HSBC repurchased for cancellation 10,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 on UK venues at a volume weighted average price of £15.7087 and 409,200 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a volume weighted average price of HK$166.7935. Since the buy-back began on August 5, 2026, HSBC has repurchased 26,035,414 shares for approximately US$536.4 million, and 5,991,600 previously repurchased Hong Kong shares have now been cancelled.

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Filing Explained

HSBC’s corrected voting-rights denominator is 17,160,062,183, but 409,200 Hong Kong shares bought September 4 remain pending cancellation.

The amended report's corrected total of 17,160,062,183 represents issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights after cancellation of previously repurchased Hong Kong shares and the shares bought on UK venues on September 4, 2026; the 409,200 Hong Kong shares bought that day still await cancellation.

No ordinary shares are held in treasury, and HSBC says the reported total may be used as the denominator for shareholders' disclosure calculations. A further total-voting-rights announcement will follow cancellation of the pending Hong Kong shares.

Shares repurchased on UK venues 10,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 repurchased for cancellation on September 4, 2026
Shares repurchased on Hong Kong Stock Exchange 409,200 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 repurchased for cancellation on September 4, 2026
VWAP on UK venues £15.7087 per share Volume weighted average price for UK venue repurchases on September 4, 2026
VWAP on Hong Kong Stock Exchange HK$166.7935 per share Volume weighted average price for Hong Kong repurchases on September 4, 2026
Cumulative shares repurchased 26,035,414 shares Shares repurchased since the buy-back announced on August 5, 2026
Approximate total consideration US$536.4 million Total consideration for cumulative shares repurchased since August 5, 2026
Shares cancelled from Hong Kong previously awaiting cancellation 5,991,600 shares Previously repurchased on Hong Kong Stock Exchange and now cancelled
Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights 17,160,062,183 shares Post-cancellation total voting rights following the reported buy-backs
total voting rights financial
"This represents the Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights"
The total voting rights number is the count of shares that carry the right to vote at a company’s shareholder meetings, reflecting how much voting power exists in the market. Investors use it to understand control and influence—like knowing how many votes are in play when measuring ownership stakes, calculating a shareholder’s voting percentage, or assessing how easy it would be for a holder to sway decisions.
volume weighted average price financial
"Volume weighted average price paid per share: £15.7087"
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.
on-market share buy-back regulatory
"which constitute an "on-market share buy-back" for the purposes"
Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory
"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"
treasury financial
"There are no ordinary shares held in treasury."
The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.

FAQ

What did HSBC (HSBC) correct in this amended Form 6-K?

HSBC corrected the figure for its issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights, changing it from 34,320,144,366 to 17,160,062,183 after reflecting recent share cancellations linked to its ongoing buy-back programme.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares were repurchased on September 4, 2026?

On September 4, 2026, HSBC repurchased 10,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 on UK venues and 409,200 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, all for cancellation as part of its buy-back announced on August 5, 2026.

What prices did HSBC (HSBC) pay for the shares bought back on UK venues?

For the UK venue repurchases on September 4, 2026, HSBC paid a highest price of £15.8060 per share, a lowest price of £15.6240, and a volume weighted average price of £15.7087 per ordinary share of US$0.50.

What prices did HSBC (HSBC) pay for shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange?

On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 4, 2026, HSBC paid a highest price of HK$167.6000 per share, a lowest price of HK$165.4000, and a volume weighted average price of HK$166.7935 per ordinary share of US$0.50.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares have been repurchased and what is the total consideration?

Since the buy-back started on August 5, 2026, HSBC has repurchased 26,035,414 shares, with an approximate total consideration of US$536.4 million, according to the additional information disclosed.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares were cancelled that were previously awaiting cancellation?

HSBC reports that 5,991,600 shares previously repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and awaiting cancellation have now been cancelled, which is reflected in the updated total voting rights figure.

What is HSBC’s current total voting rights figure used for disclosure thresholds?

HSBC’s current total voting rights figure is 17,160,062,183. Shareholders may use this number as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify interests or changes in interests under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

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FORM 6-K/A
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
 
For the month of September
 
HSBC Holdings plc
 
8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England
 
(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 X Form 40-F  
 
 
 
The following amendment has been made to the ‘Transaction in Own Shares’ announcement released on 04 September 2026.
 
The ‘Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights' number in the table has been corrected. It was previously announced as 34,320,144,366 and has now been corrected to 17,160,062,183.
 
All other details remain unchanged.
 
The full amended text is shown below.
 
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
 
Transaction in own shares
  
HSBC Holdings plc ("HSBC" or the "Company") announces that it has purchased for cancellation the following number of its ordinary shares of US$0.50 from BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC ("BNP Paribas") as part of its buy-back announced on 5 August 2026.
 
Date of announcement:
04 September 2026
 
 
UK Venues
 
Date of purchase:
04 September 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
10,000
Highest price paid per share:
£15.8060
Lowest price paid per share:
£15.6240
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
£15.7087
 
 
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
 
Date of purchase:
04 September 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
409,200
Highest price paid per share:
HK$167.6000
Lowest price paid per share:
HK$165.4000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
HK$166.7935
 
 
Additional information
 
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:
26,035,414
US$536.4
Shares cancelled which were awaiting cancellation having been previously repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange:
5,991,600
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*
17,160,062,183
 
All repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited (through the BXE and CXE order books) and/or Turquoise ("UK Venues") are implemented as "on Exchange" transactions (as such term is defined in the rules of the London Stock Exchange) and as "market purchases" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006.
 
All repurchases on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("Hong Kong Stock Exchange") are "off market" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006 but are transactions which occur "on Exchange" for the purposes of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and which constitute an "on-market share buy-back" for the purposes of the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs.
 
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (as it forms part of domestic law of the United Kingdom by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by BNP Paribas on behalf of the Company is available via the link below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5501T_1-2026-9-4.pdf
 
*This represents the Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights following the cancellation of the shares referred to above (i) which were awaiting cancellation having been repurchased previously on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (ii) which were repurchased today on the UK Venues. There are no ordinary shares held in treasury. This total voting rights figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
 
Cancellation of the shares repurchased today on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer than those repurchased on the UK Venues and a further announcement of total voting rights will be made once those shares have been cancelled.

This announcement will also be available on HSBC's website at www.hsbc.com/sea
 
Enquiries to:
                                                                                                                  
Lee Davis
Group Governance
shareholderquestions@hsbc.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.
 
HSBC Holdings plc
 
 
 
By:
 
Name: Angela McEntee
 
Title: Group Company Secretary
 
 
 
Date: 08 September 2026

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