HSBC buys back $201.1M of shares under August plan

HSBC Holdings plc reported progress on its share buy-back programme announced on 5 August 2026, confirming further purchases of its own ordinary shares of US$0.50 for cancellation on 17 August 2026 across UK and Hong Kong trading venues.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc reported progress on its share buy-back programme announced on 5 August 2026, confirming further purchases of its own ordinary shares of US$0.50 for cancellation on 17 August 2026 across UK and Hong Kong trading venues.

On UK venues, HSBC bought 850,000 shares at prices between £15.3060 and £15.4300, with a volume-weighted average price of £15.3596. On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, it bought 335,200 shares between HK$161.8000 and HK$163.8000, at a volume-weighted average of HK$163.3113.

Since the start of the current buy-back, HSBC has repurchased 9,735,600 shares for approximate consideration of US$201.1 million. After cancelling the shares repurchased on UK venues, the company’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,177,053,842, with no ordinary shares held in treasury.

Filing Explained

The 335,200 shares bought on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 17 August 2026 have not yet been cancelled; HSBC says cancellation takes longer and will issue a further total-voting-rights announcement, so the reported 17,177,053,842 voting-rights figure currently reflects cancellation of UK-venue purchases only.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased on UK venues: 850,000 shares UK VWAP: £15.3596 per share Shares repurchased on Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 335,200 shares +4 more

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Shares repurchased on UK venues 850,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased on 17 August 2026

UK VWAP £15.3596 per share Volume weighted average price for UK repurchases on 17 August 2026

Shares repurchased on Hong Kong Stock Exchange 335,200 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased on 17 August 2026

Hong Kong VWAP HK$163.3113 per share Volume weighted average price for Hong Kong repurchases on 17 August 2026

Cumulative shares repurchased 9,735,600 shares Total since commencement of buy-back on 5 August 2026

Cumulative consideration US$201.1 million Approximate total cost of shares repurchased in current buy-back

Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights 17,177,053,842 After cancellation of shares repurchased on UK venues as of this report

Key Terms

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

5 terms

market purchases financial

"are implemented as "on Exchange" transactions and as "market purchases" for the purposes"

on-market share buy-back financial

"which 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"

total voting rights financial

"Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights* | 17,177,053,842"

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. This total voting rights figure"

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.

FAQ

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What share repurchases did HSBC (HSBC) report for 17 August 2026?

HSBC reported repurchasing 850,000 shares on UK venues and 335,200 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 17 August 2026 as part of its ongoing share buy-back programme.

At what prices did HSBC (HSBC) buy back shares on UK venues on 17 August 2026?

On UK venues, HSBC bought shares between £15.3060 and £15.4300, with a volume-weighted average price of £15.3596 on 17 August 2026 under its buy-back.

What were HSBC’s (HSBC) Hong Kong share buy-back prices on 17 August 2026?

On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, HSBC repurchased shares between HK$161.8000 and HK$163.8000, at a volume-weighted average price of HK$163.3113 on 17 August 2026.

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

Since the buy-back began on 5 August 2026, HSBC has repurchased 9,735,600 ordinary shares for approximate total consideration of US$201.1 million, which are being cancelled.

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

After cancelling the shares repurchased on UK venues, HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,177,053,842, with no ordinary shares held in treasury as of this update.

How are HSBC’s (HSBC) UK and Hong Kong buy-backs classified under relevant regulations?

UK purchases are executed as “on Exchange” market purchases under Companies Act 2006 rules, while Hong Kong purchases are “off market” under the Companies Act but treated as “on-market share buy-backs” under Hong Kong listing and takeover codes.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/17/2026 - 12:52 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:	17 August 2026
UK Venues
Date of purchase:	17 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	850,000
Highest price paid per share:	£15.4300
Lowest price paid per share:	£15.3060
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	£15.3596
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Date of purchase:	17 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	335,200
Highest price paid per share:	HK$163.8000
Lowest price paid per share:	HK$161.8000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	HK$163.3113
Additional information
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:	9,735,600
	US$201.1
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*	17,177,053,842

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/0232R_1-2026-8-17.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: 17 August 2026