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HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) retires 444,000 shares in latest buy-back

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HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reports further progress on its share buy-back announced on 5 August 2026. On 24 August 2026 it purchased for cancellation 10,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on UK venues at a volume weighted average price of £15.2112 and 434,000 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a volume weighted average price of HK$160.9594, all via BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC.

Since the commencement of this buy-back, HSBC has repurchased 18,727,014 shares for approximate total consideration of US$385.9 million. Following cancellation of the shares repurchased on UK venues, HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,169,935,783, with no ordinary shares held in treasury; a further total voting rights announcement will follow once the Hong Kong repurchases are cancelled.

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Shares repurchased on UK venues 10,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased on 24 August 2026
Shares repurchased on Hong Kong Stock Exchange 434,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased on 24 August 2026
VWAP on UK venues £15.2112 per share Volume weighted average price paid on 24 August 2026
VWAP on Hong Kong Stock Exchange HK$160.9594 per share Volume weighted average price paid on 24 August 2026
Cumulative shares repurchased 18,727,014 shares Since buy-back commencement on 5 August 2026
Cumulative buy-back consideration US$385.9 million Approximate total consideration in US$m since 5 August 2026
Total voting rights 17,169,935,783 shares Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights after UK cancellations
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"
total voting rights regulatory
"Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights* | 17,169,935,783"
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.
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

What did HSBC (HSBC) announce regarding its share buy-back on 24 August 2026?

HSBC announced it bought for cancellation 10,000 ordinary shares on UK venues at a volume weighted average price of £15.2112 and 434,000 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a volume weighted average price of HK$160.9594 as part of its ongoing buy-back.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares have been repurchased under the August 2026 buy-back so far?

Since the buy-back began on 5 August 2026, HSBC has repurchased 18,727,014 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each for approximate total consideration of US$385.9 million, according to the company’s disclosure.

What is HSBC’s (HSBC) issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights after the latest UK cancellations?

After cancelling the shares repurchased on UK venues on 24 August 2026, HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,169,935,783 ordinary shares, with no ordinary shares held in treasury.

At what prices did HSBC (HSBC) repurchase shares on UK venues on 24 August 2026?

On UK venues, HSBC’s 24 August 2026 buy-back saw a highest price of £15.2820 per share, a lowest price of £15.0600, and a volume weighted average price of £15.2112 per share.

At what prices did HSBC (HSBC) repurchase shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 24 August 2026?

On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, HSBC’s 24 August 2026 repurchases had a highest price of HK$162.2000, a lowest price of HK$160.3000, and a volume weighted average price of HK$160.9594 per share.

Are any HSBC (HSBC) ordinary shares held in treasury after the latest buy-back activity?

No. HSBC states that there are no ordinary shares held in treasury after cancelling the shares bought back on UK venues on 24 August 2026.

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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:
24 August 2026
 
 
UK Venues
 
Date of purchase:
24 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
10,000
Highest price paid per share:
£15.2820
Lowest price paid per share:
£15.0600
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
£15.2112
 
 
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
 
Date of purchase:
24 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
434,000
Highest price paid per share:
HK$162.2000
Lowest price paid per share:
HK$160.3000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
HK$160.9594
 
 
Additional information
 
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:
18,727,014
US$385.9
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*
17,169,935,783
 
 
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/9551R_1-2026-8-24.pdf
 
*This represents the Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights, following the cancellation of the shares referred to above which have been 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: 25 August 2026