HSBC buyback tops $491M after latest HK repurchase

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reports progress on its share buy-back programme announced on 5 August 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reports progress on its share buy-back programme announced on 5 August 2026. On 31 August 2026, the company purchased for cancellation 303,600 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange through BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC. Prices ranged from HK$159.5000 to HK$161.2000 per share, with a volume-weighted average price of HK$160.4876. Since the commencement of the buy-back, HSBC has repurchased 23,862,614 shares for an approximate total consideration of US$491.5 million. Following cancellation of shares repurchased on UK venues, issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights stand at 17,166,691,783 shares, with no treasury shares held. Cancellation of the Hong Kong repurchases takes longer, and HSBC states that a further total voting rights announcement will be made once those shares have been cancelled.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased on 31 August 2026: 303,600 shares Highest price paid per share: HK$161.2000 Lowest price paid per share: HK$159.5000 +4 more

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Shares repurchased on 31 August 2026 303,600 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased for cancellation on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Highest price paid per share HK$161.2000 Share buy-back on 31 August 2026

Lowest price paid per share HK$159.5000 Share buy-back on 31 August 2026

Volume weighted average price per share HK$160.4876 Share buy-back on 31 August 2026

Shares repurchased since 5 August 2026 23,862,614 shares Cumulative under the buy-back programme announced on 5 August 2026

Approximate total consideration since 5 August 2026 US$491.5 million Cumulative cost of shares repurchased under the buy-back

Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights 17,166,691,783 shares After cancellation of shares repurchased on UK venues; no treasury shares

Key Terms

on-market share buy-back, Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, total voting rights, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, +1 more

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on-market share buy-back financial

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

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*"

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.

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.

off market financial

"All repurchases on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ... are "off market""

FAQ

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What did HSBC (HSBC) announce regarding its share buy-back on 31 August 2026?

HSBC announced that on 31 August 2026 it purchased for cancellation 303,600 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange as part of its buy-back programme announced on 5 August 2026.

At what prices did HSBC (HSBC) repurchase shares on 31 August 2026?

On 31 August 2026, HSBC paid a highest price of HK$161.2000, a lowest price of HK$159.5000, and a volume-weighted average price of HK$160.4876 per ordinary share repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares have been bought back since 5 August 2026 and for what amount?

Since the buy-back began on 5 August 2026, HSBC has repurchased 23,862,614 shares for an approximate total consideration of US$491.5 million, according to the company’s disclosure.

What is HSBC’s (HSBC) current issued share capital and total voting rights?

HSBC states that its issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,166,691,783 shares, following cancellation of shares repurchased on UK venues, with no ordinary shares held in treasury.

Will HSBC (HSBC) update total voting rights after cancelling Hong Kong repurchases?

Yes. HSBC explains that cancellation of shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer and that a further total voting rights announcement will be made once those shares have been cancelled.

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Available on EDGAR 08/31/2026 - 11:38 AM EDT Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/31/2026 - 11:37 AM 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:	31 August 2026
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Date of purchase:	31 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	303,600
Highest price paid per share:	HK$161.2000
Lowest price paid per share:	HK$159.5000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	HK$160.4876
Additional information
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:	23,862,614
	US$491.5
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*	17,166,691,783

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.

There were no repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited (through the BXE and CXE order books) and/or Turquoise ("UK Venues") today.

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/7199S_1-2026-8-31.pdf

*This represents the Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights, following the cancellation of the shares which have been repurchased 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: 31 August 2026