HSBC repurchases 340,000 shares in Hong Kong buy-back

HSBC Holdings plc reported repurchasing 340,000 of its ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on 10 August 2026 through the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its share buy-back programme announced on 5 August 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc reported repurchasing 340,000 of its ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on 10 August 2026 through the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its share buy-back programme announced on 5 August 2026. The highest price paid was HK$162.8000 per share, the lowest was HK$161.6000, and the volume weighted average price was HK$162.3102 per share.

Since commencement of this buy-back, HSBC has repurchased 1,126,000 shares for approximate total consideration of US$23.0 million. The company’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights stand at 17,183,563,842 shares, with no ordinary shares held in treasury. The Hong Kong repurchases are treated as “off market” under the Companies Act 2006 but as “on-market share buy-back” transactions for Hong Kong listing and takeover rules.

Filing Explained

HSBC reports that the 10 August Hong Kong purchases are intended for cancellation, but cancellation takes longer there; the issued-share and voting-rights figure therefore awaits a further announcement confirming completion.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased (10 Aug 2026): 340,000 shares Highest repurchase price: HK$162.8000 per share Lowest repurchase price: HK$161.6000 per share +4 more

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Shares repurchased (10 Aug 2026) 340,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each bought on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Highest repurchase price HK$162.8000 per share Maximum price paid in the 10 August 2026 Hong Kong buy-back

Lowest repurchase price HK$161.6000 per share Minimum price paid in the 10 August 2026 Hong Kong buy-back

VWAP repurchase price HK$162.3102 per share Volume weighted average price on 10 August 2026 Hong Kong repurchases

Shares repurchased since 5 August 2026 1,126,000 shares Total shares repurchased under the August 2026 buy-back programme

Total consideration since 5 August 2026 US$23.0 million Approximate total consideration for buy-backs since programme commencement

Issued share capital and voting rights 17,183,563,842 shares Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights, no treasury shares

Key Terms

on-market share buy-back, total voting rights, Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules

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on-market share buy-back regulatory

"constitute an "on-market share buy-back" for the purposes of the Codes"

total voting rights financial

"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.

Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory

"In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014"

Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules regulatory

"under the Financial Conduct Authority'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

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What share repurchase did HSBC (HSBC) report on 10 August 2026?

HSBC repurchased 340,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on 10 August 2026 through the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its ongoing buy-back programme announced on 5 August 2026.

At what prices did HSBC (HSBC) buy back its shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange?

On 10 August 2026, HSBC paid a highest price of HK$162.8000, a lowest price of HK$161.6000, and a volume weighted average price of HK$162.3102 per ordinary share in its Hong Kong repurchases.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares have been repurchased since the August 2026 buy-back started?

Since the buy-back commenced on 5 August 2026, HSBC has repurchased 1,126,000 ordinary shares for an approximate total cash consideration of US$23.0 million under this programme.

What is HSBC’s (HSBC) current issued share capital and total voting rights?

HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights total 17,183,563,842 shares. The company states it holds no ordinary shares in treasury, so this figure represents the full voting rights baseline.

Were any HSBC (HSBC) shares repurchased on UK trading venues in this update?

In this update HSBC reports no repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited (NXE and CXE order books), or Turquoise, with buy-backs occurring only on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

How are HSBC’s Hong Kong share buy-backs classified under UK and Hong Kong rules?

HSBC describes Hong Kong repurchases as “off market” under the Companies Act 2006, but they are transactions “on Exchange” for Hong Kong listing rules and constitute an “on-market share buy-back” for Hong Kong takeover and share buy-back codes.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/10/2026 - 11:49 AM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

FORM 6-K

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 August

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  

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:	10 August 2026
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Date of purchase:	10 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	340,000
Highest price paid per share:	HK$162.8000
Lowest price paid per share:	HK$161.6000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	HK$162.3102
Additional information
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:	1,126,000
	US$23.0
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*	17,183,563,842

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.

There were no repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited (through the NXE and CXE order books) and/or Turquoise ("UK Venues").

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/0303Q_1-2026-8-10.pdf

*This represents the Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights. 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: 10 August 2026