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HSBC Holdings (NYSE: HSBC) repurchases 446,000 shares for US$9.0M

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HSBC Holdings plc reports that on 6 August 2026 it purchased for cancellation 446,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange from BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC as part of its share buy-back announced on 5 August 2026.

The shares were bought at prices between HK$157.7000 and HK$159.9000, with a volume weighted average price of HK$158.7150, for approximate total consideration of US$9.0m. After this transaction, issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,183,563,842, with no ordinary shares held in treasury, and a further update will follow once today’s Hong Kong repurchases have been cancelled.

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Shares repurchased 446,000 shares Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased on 6 August 2026
Highest repurchase price HK$159.9000 per share Highest price paid in Hong Kong share buy-back on 6 August 2026
Lowest repurchase price HK$157.7000 per share Lowest price paid in Hong Kong share buy-back on 6 August 2026
Volume weighted average price HK$158.7150 per share VWAP for shares repurchased on 6 August 2026
Total consideration US$9.0m Approximate total consideration since buy-back commencement on 5 August 2026
Issued share capital and voting rights 17,183,563,842 Issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights after reported buy-back
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 regulatory
"Company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights* | 17,183,563,842"
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.

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FAQ

What share buyback did HSBC (HSBC) complete on 6 August 2026?

HSBC repurchased and intends to cancel 446,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on 6 August 2026 on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as part of its buy-back program announced on 5 August 2026, purchasing the shares from BNP Paribas Financial Markets SNC.

At what prices did HSBC (HSBC) repurchase shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange?

On 6 August 2026, HSBC bought back shares at a highest price of HK$159.9000, a lowest price of HK$157.7000, and a volume weighted average price of HK$158.7150 per share under its Hong Kong share repurchase activity.

What was the total consideration for HSBC (HSBC) shares repurchased since 5 August 2026?

Since the commencement of its buy-back on 5 August 2026, HSBC has repurchased 446,000 shares for an approximate total consideration of US$9.0m. These repurchases relate to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange transactions reported for 6 August 2026.

What are HSBC (HSBC) total voting rights after the reported share repurchase?

Following the reported buy-back, HSBC’s issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are 17,183,563,842. The company states there are no ordinary shares held in treasury, and this figure can be used by shareholders for disclosure threshold calculations.

Were there any HSBC (HSBC) share repurchases on UK trading venues on 6 August 2026?

HSBC reports that there were no share repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited, or Turquoise on 6 August 2026. All reported buy-back activity for that date occurred on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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:
06 August 2026
 
 
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
 
Date of purchase:
06 August 2026
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
446,000
Highest price paid per share:
HK$159.9000
Lowest price paid per share:
HK$157.7000
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
HK$158.7150
 
 
Additional information
 
Shares repurchased and approximate total consideration (in US$m) since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 5 August 2026:
446,000
US$9.0
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/6553P_1-2026-8-6.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: 06 August 2026