HSBC Holdings repurchases 340,000 shares in buyback

HSBC Holdings plc reports that on 7 August 2026 it purchased for cancellation 340,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each from BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as part of the share buy-back announced on 5 August 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc reports that on 7 August 2026 it purchased for cancellation 340,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each from BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as part of the share buy-back announced on 5 August 2026. The shares were bought at prices between HK$159.2000 and HK$161.1000, with a volume weighted average price of HK$160.3335.

Since the commencement of this buy-back, HSBC has repurchased a total of 786,000 shares for approximate consideration of US$16.0m. The company states that its issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,183,563,842, with no ordinary shares held in treasury. No repurchases took place on UK trading venues, and a further total voting rights announcement will follow once the 7 August Hong Kong repurchases are cancelled.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased 7 August 2026: 340,000 shares Highest price per share: HK$161.1000 Lowest price per share: HK$159.2000 +4 more

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Shares repurchased 7 August 2026 340,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each bought for cancellation on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Highest price per share HK$161.1000 Maximum price paid in 7 August 2026 repurchase

Lowest price per share HK$159.2000 Minimum price paid in 7 August 2026 repurchase

Volume weighted average price HK$160.3335 Average price paid per share on 7 August 2026

Total shares repurchased since 5 August 2026 786,000 shares Cumulative repurchases under buy-back announced 5 August 2026

Total consideration since commencement US$16.0m Approximate consideration for 786,000 shares repurchased

Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights 17,183,563,842 Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights, no shares in treasury

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 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

"This represents the 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 regulatory

"All repurchases on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited are "off market" under the Companies Act 2006"

FAQ

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What share repurchase did HSBC (HSBC) complete on 7 August 2026?

HSBC Holdings plc repurchased 340,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on 7 August 2026 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The shares were bought from BNP Paribas between HK$159.2000 and HK$161.1000 at a volume weighted average price of HK$160.3335.

How much has HSBC (HSBC) bought back under its August 2026 programme?

Since the buy-back announced 5 August 2026, HSBC has repurchased 786,000 shares for approximate total consideration of US$16.0m. This cumulative figure includes the 340,000 shares purchased on 7 August 2026 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

What is HSBC's (HSBC) current total voting rights after this update?

HSBC states that its issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,183,563,842, with no ordinary shares held in treasury. A further total voting rights announcement will be made once the 7 August 2026 Hong Kong repurchases have been formally cancelled.

On which exchanges did HSBC (HSBC) conduct buybacks on 7 August 2026?

The 7 August 2026 share repurchase of 340,000 shares took place on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. HSBC reports there were no repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited, or Turquoise on that date.

How are HSBC's (HSBC) Hong Kong buybacks classified under UK and Hong Kong rules?

HSBC explains that repurchases on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are "off market" for Companies Act 2006 purposes. However, they occur "on Exchange" under Hong Kong listing rules and constitute an "on-market share buy-back" under the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers.

Where can investors find trade-level details of HSBC (HSBC) buybacks?

Under Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, HSBC provides a full breakdown of trades executed by BNP Paribas on its behalf via an external link, allowing investors to review each individual repurchase transaction associated with this buy-back.

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Available on EDGAR 08/07/2026 - 11:08 AM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/07/2026 - 11:07 AM 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:	07 August 2026
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Date of purchase:	07 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:	340,000
Highest price paid per share:	HK$161.1000
Lowest price paid per share:	HK$159.2000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:	HK$160.3335
Additional information
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:	786,000
	US$16.0
Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights*	17,183,563,842

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 NXE and CXE order books) and/or Turquoise ("UK Venues").

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/8363P_1-2026-8-7.pdf

*This represents the Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights. 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: 07 August 2026