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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc reported share repurchases on 16 October 2025 under its ongoing buy-back. The company bought 7,736,486 ordinary shares on UK venues at a volume-weighted average price of £9.8750, and 2,094,800 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a volume-weighted average price of HK$102.2585.

Since the buy-back began on 31 July 2025, HSBC has repurchased 216,534,713 ordinary shares for total consideration of approximately US$2,852.6m.

Following cancellation of the shares repurchased on UK venues, issued ordinary share capital will consist of 17,206,914,075 shares with voting rights. There are no ordinary shares held in treasury. Cancellation of Hong Kong repurchases takes longer, and a further total voting rights announcement will follow once those shares have been cancelled.

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

16 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:	16 October 2025
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	7,736,486
Highest price paid per share:	£9.9220
Lowest price paid per share:	£9.8330
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	£9.8750

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:	16 October 2025
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	2,094,800
Highest price paid per share:	HK$102.9000
Lowest price paid per share:	HK$101.7000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	HK$102.2585

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 216,534,713 ordinary shares for a total consideration of approximately US$2,852.6m.

Following the cancellation of the shares repurchased on the UK Venues, the Company's issued ordinary share capital will consist of 17,206,914,075 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 17,206,914,075 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/7412D_1-2025-10-16.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: 16 October 2025

FAQ

What did HSBC (HSBC) repurchase on 16 October 2025?

HSBC repurchased 7,736,486 ordinary shares on UK venues (VWAP £9.8750) and 2,094,800 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (VWAP HK$102.2585).

How many shares has HSBC (HSBC) bought back since 31 July 2025?

Since commencement, HSBC has repurchased 216,534,713 ordinary shares for approximately US$2,852.6m.

What is HSBC’s (HSBC) issued share capital after UK cancellations?

After cancelling UK venue repurchases, issued ordinary share capital will be 17,206,914,075 shares with voting rights.

Are any HSBC (HSBC) shares held in treasury?

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

How are the buybacks executed on UK venues?

Repurchases on UK venues are conducted as “on Exchange” transactions and as “market purchases” under the Companies Act 2006.

How are the buybacks executed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange?

They are “off market” under the Companies Act 2006 but occur “on Exchange” for HK listing rules and are an “on-market share buy-back” under the Codes.

Where can I find the detailed trade breakdown for HSBC’s buyback?

A full breakdown by Merrill Lynch is available at the provided LSE RNS PDF link and on www.hsbc.com/sea.