HSBC repurchases 35.4M shares in $729M buy-back

HSBC advances its August 2026 share buy-back, retiring over 35 million shares and updating total voting rights to 17.15 billion after UK cancellations.

Available on EDGAR 09/16/2026 - 12:59 PM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 09/16/2026 - 12:58 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reports progress on its share buy-back programme announced on August 5, 2026, including purchases on both UK venues and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 16, 2026. On that date, HSBC repurchased 1,300,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on UK venues at a volume-weighted average price of £15.1049 and 302,400 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of HK$160.5963.

Since the commencement of this buy-back, HSBC has repurchased 35,391,097 shares for approximate total consideration of US$729.3 million. Following cancellation of the UK-repurchased shares, issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,153,715,300 shares, with no ordinary shares held in treasury; total voting rights will be updated again once the Hong Kong repurchases are cancelled.

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• 35,391,097 shares repurchased for about US$729.3 million since August 5, 2026, indicating substantial capital being returned through the ongoing buy-back programme and a reduction in HSBC’s share count.
• Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights reduced to 17,153,715,300 shares after UK share cancellations, with no ordinary shares held in treasury.

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Key Figures

Shares repurchased on UK venues: 1,300,000 shares Shares repurchased on Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 302,400 shares VWAP on UK venues: £15.1049 per share +4 more

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Shares repurchased on UK venues 1,300,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each bought on September 16, 2026

Shares repurchased on Hong Kong Stock Exchange 302,400 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each bought on September 16, 2026

VWAP on UK venues £15.1049 per share Volume-weighted average price on September 16, 2026

VWAP on Hong Kong Stock Exchange HK$160.5963 per share Volume-weighted average price on September 16, 2026

Total shares repurchased since August 5, 2026 35,391,097 shares Cumulative under current buy-back

Approximate total consideration for buy-back US$729.3 million For 35,391,097 shares since buy-back commencement

Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights 17,153,715,300 shares After cancellation of UK venue repurchases on September 16, 2026

Key Terms

Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, on-market share buy-back, total voting rights, treasury, +1 more

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Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory

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

on-market share buy-back regulatory

"which 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* | 17,153,715,300"

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.

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.

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 did HSBC (HSBC) announce regarding its share buy-back on September 16, 2026?

HSBC announced that on September 16, 2026 it repurchased 1,300,000 shares on UK venues and 302,400 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its buy-back programme begun on August 5, 2026.

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

Since the buy-back commenced on August 5, 2026, HSBC has repurchased 35,391,097 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each for approximate total consideration of US$729.3 million.

What prices did HSBC (HSBC) pay for shares on UK venues on September 16, 2026?

On UK venues, HSBC paid a highest price of £15.2500, a lowest price of £15.0520, and a volume-weighted average price of £15.1049 per ordinary share on September 16, 2026.

What prices did HSBC (HSBC) pay for shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 16, 2026?

On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, HSBC paid a highest price of HK$161.4000, a lowest price of HK$160.2000, and a volume-weighted average price of HK$160.5963 per ordinary share on September 16, 2026.

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

After cancelling the shares repurchased on UK venues on September 16, 2026, HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,153,715,300 shares, with no ordinary shares held in treasury.

Will there be another update on HSBC (HSBC) total voting rights?

Yes. HSBC states that cancellation of the shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer and that a further announcement of total voting rights will be made once those shares have been cancelled.

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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 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  

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:	16 September 2026
UK Venues
Date of purchase:	16 September 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	1,300,000
Highest price paid per share:	£15.2500
Lowest price paid per share:	£15.0520
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	£15.1049
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Date of purchase:	16 September 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	302,400
Highest price paid per share:	HK$161.4000
Lowest price paid per share:	HK$160.2000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	HK$160.5963
Additional information
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:	35,391,097
	US$729.3
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*	17,153,715,300

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/0920V_1-2026-9-16.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: 16 September 2026