HSBC buyback reaches $332.4M, 16.1M shares

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reports ongoing execution of its previously announced share buy-back programme.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reports ongoing execution of its previously announced share buy-back programme. On 19 August 2026, HSBC purchased for cancellation 3,000,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on UK trading venues and 370,400 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

UK purchases were made at prices between £15.0340 and £15.2500 per share, with a volume weighted average price of £15.1251. Hong Kong purchases were made between HK$159.6000 and HK$161.3000 per share, with a volume weighted average price of HK$160.2702.

Since commencement of the buy-back on 5 August 2026, HSBC has repurchased 16,118,414 shares for approximate total consideration of US$332.4 million. Following cancellation of shares repurchased on UK venues, issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights stand at 17,171,436,783 shares, which shareholders may use as the denominator for regulatory disclosure threshold calculations. A further update will follow once Hong Kong repurchases are cancelled.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased on UK venues (19 Aug 2026): 3,000,000 shares Shares repurchased on HK Stock Exchange (19 Aug 2026): 370,400 shares VWAP UK purchases: £15.1251 per share +4 more

7 metrics

Shares repurchased on UK venues (19 Aug 2026) 3,000,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased for cancellation on UK venues

Shares repurchased on HK Stock Exchange (19 Aug 2026) 370,400 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased for cancellation in Hong Kong

VWAP UK purchases £15.1251 per share Volume weighted average price for UK venue repurchases on 19 August 2026

VWAP Hong Kong purchases HK$160.2702 per share Volume weighted average price for Hong Kong repurchases on 19 August 2026

Cumulative shares repurchased 16,118,414 shares Total shares bought back since commencement of buy-back on 5 August 2026

Cumulative consideration US$332.4 million Approximate total consideration for shares repurchased since 5 August 2026

Issued share capital and total voting rights 17,171,436,783 shares Post-cancellation of shares repurchased on UK venues as of 19 August 2026

Key Terms

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

5 terms

volume weighted average price financial

"Volume weighted average price paid per share: | £15.1251"

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.

total voting rights financial

"Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights* | 17,171,436,783"

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.

on-market share buy-back regulatory

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

Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 regulatory

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

Companies Act 2006 regulatory

"as "market purchases" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006"

FAQ

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What did HSBC (HSBC) announce regarding its share buy-back on 19 August 2026?

HSBC reported buying back and cancelling 3,000,000 shares on UK venues and 370,400 shares in Hong Kong on 19 August 2026, as part of its ongoing share repurchase programme that began on 5 August 2026.

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

Since 5 August 2026, HSBC has repurchased 16,118,414 ordinary shares for cancellation. The bank states that the approximate total consideration paid for these repurchases is US$332.4 million, reflecting cumulative activity under the current buy-back.

What prices did HSBC (HSBC) pay for shares repurchased on UK venues on 19 August 2026?

On UK venues, HSBC paid between £15.0340 and £15.2500 per share on 19 August 2026. The volume weighted average price for these UK purchases was £15.1251 per share, according to the company’s disclosure.

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

On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, HSBC bought shares at prices between HK$159.6000 and HK$161.3000. The volume weighted average price for these Hong Kong repurchases on 19 August 2026 was HK$160.2702 per share.

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 19 August 2026, HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,171,436,783 shares. The company notes this figure can be used as the denominator for regulatory disclosure calculations.

Will there be another update after cancellation of Hong Kong repurchases for HSBC (HSBC)?

Yes. HSBC explains that cancellation of shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer, and it will issue a further announcement of total voting rights once those Hong Kong shares have been cancelled and reflected in the capital structure.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/19/2026 - 01:00 PM 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:	19 August 2026
UK Venues
Date of purchase:	19 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	3,000,000
Highest price paid per share:	£15.2500
Lowest price paid per share:	£15.0340
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	£15.1251
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Date of purchase:	19 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	370,400
Highest price paid per share:	HK$161.3000
Lowest price paid per share:	HK$159.6000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	HK$160.2702
Additional information
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:	16,118,414
	US$332.4
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*	17,171,436,783

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/3910R_1-2026-8-19.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: 19 August 2026