[6-K] HSBC HOLDINGS PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc repurchased and cancelled its own shares as part of the buy-back announced on 31 July 2025. On 17 October 2025, the Company bought 4,942,855 ordinary shares on UK venues at a volume‑weighted average price of £9.7082 (range: £9.6410–£9.7900) and 4,566,400 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a volume‑weighted average price of HK$101.6150 (range: HK$100.6000–HK$102.4000).

Since the programme began, HSBC has repurchased 226,043,968 ordinary shares for total consideration of approximately US$2,976.7m. Following cancellation of the UK‑venue shares, issued ordinary share capital will consist of 17,201,971,220 shares with voting rights; there are no treasury shares. Cancellation of Hong Kong repurchases will be announced once completed.

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Routine buy-back execution with disclosed volumes and pricing.

HSBC continued its authorised repurchase, buying 4,942,855 shares on UK venues at a VWAP of £9.7082 and 4,566,400 shares in Hong Kong at a VWAP of HK$101.6150 on 17 October 2025. Cumulative repurchases since the programme launch total 226,043,968 shares for approximately US$2,976.7m.

After cancelling the UK-venue shares, issued ordinary share capital stands at 17,201,971,220 shares with voting rights. Hong Kong cancellations follow later per local settlement mechanics, with a further voting rights update to come.

This filing documents execution under an existing programme rather than a change in policy. The impact on per-share metrics depends on ongoing repurchase pace and completion of Hong Kong cancellations.

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 October

HSBC Holdings plc

42nd Floor, 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

17 October 2025

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 Merrill Lynch International ("Merrill Lynch") as part of its buy-back announced on 31 July 2025.

UK Venues

Date of purchase:	17 October 2025
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	4,942,855
Highest price paid per share:	£9.7900
Lowest price paid per share:	£9.6410
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	£9.7082

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.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Date of purchase:	17 October 2025
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	4,566,400
Highest price paid per share:	HK$102.4000
Lowest price paid per share:	HK$100.6000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	HK$101.6150

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.

Since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 31 July 2025, the Company has repurchased 226,043,968 ordinary shares for a total consideration of approximately US$2,976.7m.

Following the cancellation of the shares repurchased on the UK Venues, the Company's issued ordinary share capital will consist of 17,201,971,220 ordinary shares with voting rights. There are no ordinary shares held in treasury. Cancellation of the shares repurchased 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.

The above figure of 17,201,971,220 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.

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 Merrill Lynch on behalf of the Company is available via the link below.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9131D_1-2025-10-17.pdf

This announcement will also be available on HSBC's website at www.hsbc.com/sea

Enquiries to:

Lee Davis

Group Governance

shareholderquestions@hsbc.com

+44 (0)20 7991 8888

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: Aileen Taylor

Title: Group Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Date: 17 October 2025

FAQ

What did HSBC (HSBC) repurchase on 17 October 2025?

HSBC bought 4,942,855 ordinary shares on UK venues and 4,566,400 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

What prices did HSBC pay for the buy-back on 17 October 2025?

UK VWAP was £9.7082 (range £9.6410–£9.7900); Hong Kong VWAP was HK$101.6150 (range HK$100.6000–HK$102.4000).

How many shares has HSBC repurchased in the current programme to date?

Since 31 July 2025, HSBC has repurchased 226,043,968 ordinary shares for approximately US$2,976.7m.

What is HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital after the latest UK cancellations?

Issued ordinary share capital consists of 17,201,971,220 ordinary shares with voting rights.

Are any HSBC ordinary shares held in treasury after these transactions?

No. The Company states there are no ordinary shares held in treasury.

When will the Hong Kong repurchased shares be cancelled?

Cancellation in Hong Kong takes longer; a further announcement will be made once those shares have been cancelled.