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HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) has already retired 19M+ shares in August buy-back

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HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reports progress on its share buy-back announced on 5 August 2026. On 25 August 2026, HSBC purchased for cancellation 200,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on UK venues at a volume‑weighted average price of £15.0886 and 325,600 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a volume‑weighted average price of HK$163.2150.

Since the commencement of this buy-back, HSBC has repurchased 19,252,614 shares for an approximate total consideration of US$396.8 million. Following cancellation of the shares repurchased on UK venues on 25 August 2026, the issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,169,735,783, with no ordinary shares held in treasury. A further total voting rights announcement will follow once the Hong Kong repurchases are cancelled.

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UK venues shares repurchased 200,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased on 25 August 2026
UK VWAP repurchase price £15.0886 per share Volume weighted average price on UK venues on 25 August 2026
Hong Kong shares repurchased 325,600 shares Ordinary shares purchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 25 August 2026
Hong Kong VWAP repurchase price HK$163.2150 per share Volume weighted average price on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 25 August 2026
Shares repurchased since 5 August 2026 19,252,614 shares Total under the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026
Total consideration for buy-back to date US$396.8 million Approximate total consideration since commencement of the buy-back
Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights 17,169,735,783 After cancellation of UK venue shares repurchased on 25 August 2026
on-market share buy-back regulatory
"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* | 17,169,735,783"
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.
market purchases regulatory
"implemented as "on Exchange" transactions ... and as "market purchases" for the purposes"

FAQ

What share repurchases did HSBC (HSBC) execute on 25 August 2026?

On 25 August 2026, HSBC repurchased 200,000 ordinary shares on UK venues at a volume‑weighted average price of £15.0886 and 325,600 ordinary shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at a volume‑weighted average price of HK$163.2150, for cancellation under its ongoing buy-back.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares have been bought back under the August 2026 programme so far?

Since the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026 began, HSBC has repurchased 19,252,614 ordinary shares for an approximate total consideration of US$396.8 million, all designated for cancellation.

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

After cancelling the shares repurchased on UK venues on 25 August 2026, HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,169,735,783. The company states that it holds no ordinary shares in treasury.

At what price range did HSBC (HSBC) repurchase shares on UK venues on 25 August 2026?

On UK venues, HSBC paid a highest price of £15.3480 per share, a lowest price of £15.0400, and a volume‑weighted average price of £15.0886 for the 200,000 shares repurchased on 25 August 2026.

At what price range did HSBC (HSBC) repurchase shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on 25 August 2026?

On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, HSBC paid a highest price of HK$164.1000 per share, a lowest price of HK$162.7000, and a volume‑weighted average price of HK$163.2150 for the 325,600 shares repurchased on 25 August 2026.

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

Yes. HSBC states that cancellation of shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer than for UK venues 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 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:
25 August 2026
 
 
UK Venues
 
Date of purchase:
25 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
200,000
Highest price paid per share:
£15.3480
Lowest price paid per share:
£15.0400
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
£15.0886
 
 
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
 
Date of purchase:
25 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
325,600
Highest price paid per share:
HK$164.1000
Lowest price paid per share:
HK$162.7000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
HK$163.2150
 
 
Additional information
 
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:
19,252,614
US$396.8
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*
17,169,735,783
 
 
 
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/1360S_1-2026-8-25.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: 25 August 2026