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HSBC buyback reaches $696.6M, 33.8M shares

HSBC details 15 September 2026 share repurchases in the UK and Hong Kong and updates its total voting rights after cancelling UK-bought shares.

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HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reports daily activity under its share buy-back announced on 5 August 2026, confirming repurchases of ordinary shares for cancellation on both UK and Hong Kong markets on September 15, 2026.

On UK venues, HSBC bought 3,676,883 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each at prices between £15.0220 and £15.3280, with a volume-weighted average price of £15.1643. On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, it bought 580,000 shares at prices between HK$159.6000 and HK$163.0000, with a volume-weighted average price of HK$160.9470.

Since the August 5 commencement of this buy-back, HSBC has repurchased 33,788,697 shares for approximate consideration of US$696.6 million. Following cancellation of the UK-purchased shares, issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights stand at 17,155,015,300 shares, with no treasury shares; a further update will follow once the Hong Kong repurchases are cancelled.

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Shares repurchased on UK venues 3,676,883 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each bought on UK venues on September 15, 2026
UK volume-weighted average price £15.1643 per share Buy-back on UK venues on September 15, 2026
Shares repurchased on Hong Kong Stock Exchange 580,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each bought in Hong Kong on September 15, 2026
Hong Kong volume-weighted average price HK$160.9470 per share Buy-back on Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 15, 2026
Total shares repurchased since 5 August 2026 33,788,697 shares Aggregate under buy-back announced on 5 August 2026
Approximate total consideration US$696.6 million For 33,788,697 shares repurchased since 5 August 2026
Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights 17,155,015,300 shares After cancellation of UK venue shares repurchased on September 15, 2026
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"
total voting rights financial
"Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights* | 17,155,015,300"
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.

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What share repurchases did HSBC (HSBC) make on 15 September 2026?

HSBC repurchased 3,676,883 ordinary shares on UK venues and 580,000 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 15 September 2026, all for cancellation as part of its buy-back program announced on 5 August 2026.

At what prices did HSBC (HSBC) buy back shares in the UK on 15 September 2026?

In the UK, HSBC’s buy-back on 15 September 2026 was executed between a highest price of £15.3280 and a lowest price of £15.0220 per share, with a volume-weighted average price of £15.1643.

At what prices did HSBC (HSBC) buy back shares in Hong Kong on 15 September 2026?

On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, HSBC repurchased shares on 15 September 2026 between a highest price of HK$163.0000 and a lowest price of HK$159.6000 per share, with a volume-weighted average price of HK$160.9470.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares have been repurchased since the August 2026 buy-back began?

Since the buy-back commenced on 5 August 2026, HSBC has repurchased 33,788,697 ordinary shares, for an approximate total consideration of US$696.6 million, all intended for cancellation.

What is HSBC’s (HSBC) current total voting rights after recent cancellations?

After cancelling the shares repurchased on UK venues on 15 September 2026, HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,155,015,300 shares. The company states there are no ordinary shares held in treasury.

Are the Hong Kong repurchased HSBC (HSBC) shares already cancelled?

No. HSBC states that cancellation of shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer and that a further announcement of total voting rights will be made once those Hong Kong 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:
15 September 2026
 
 
UK Venues
 
Date of purchase:
15 September 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
3,676,883
Highest price paid per share:
£15.3280
Lowest price paid per share:
£15.0220
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
£15.1643
 
 
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
 
Date of purchase:
15 September 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
580,000
Highest price paid per share:
HK$163.0000
Lowest price paid per share:
HK$159.6000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
HK$160.9470
 
 
Additional information
 
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:
33,788,697
US$696.6
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*
17,155,015,300
  
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/8957U_1-2026-9-15.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: 15 September 2026

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