InterContinental Hotels (NYSE: IHG) reports 149.98M voting rights

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reports its updated share capital and voting rights position as at 30 April 2026. The company has 155,410,877 issued ordinary shares of 20 340/399 pence each, including 5,431,782 shares held in treasury, resulting in 149,979,095 total voting rights.

The update follows share repurchases carried out under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 AGM and instructions announced on 17 February 2026. Shareholders may use the 149,979,095 figure as the denominator when assessing whether they must notify holdings under the Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure rules.

Key Figures

Issued share capital: 155,410,877 ordinary shares Treasury shares: 5,431,782 ordinary shares Total voting rights: 149,979,095 voting rights +2 more

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Issued share capital 155,410,877 ordinary shares Issued share capital as at 30 April 2026

Treasury shares 5,431,782 ordinary shares Shares held in treasury as at 30 April 2026

Total voting rights 149,979,095 voting rights Total number of voting rights as at 30 April 2026

Nominal value per share 20 340/399 pence each Nominal value of each ordinary share

AGM authorisation date 8 May 2025 Share repurchase authority granted at AGM

Key Terms

treasury, Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, total number of voting rights, Financial Conduct Authority, +1 more

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treasury financial

"of which 5,431,782 ordinary shares are held in treasury"

The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.

Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 regulatory

"In accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, the Company announces"

total number of voting rights financial

"Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company is 149,979,095"

Financial Conduct Authority regulatory

"under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules"

A government-authorized regulator that sets and enforces rules for banks, brokers, insurers and other financial firms to keep markets fair and safe. Think of it as a referee for the financial system: it watches for cheating, protects consumers, and can penalize companies that break the rules. Its actions matter to investors because enforcement decisions, rule changes or approvals influence company costs, reputations and overall market confidence.

issued share capital financial

"its issued share capital consists of 155,410,877 ordinary shares"

Issued share capital is the total value or number of a company's shares that have been created and given to investors, employees or others; think of it as the slices of a cake that have already been cut and distributed. It matters to investors because it determines ownership percentages, potential voting power and how future share sales can dilute existing holdings, affecting share value and control.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington DC 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 AND 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For 01 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

(Registrant's name)

1 Windsor Dials, Arthur Road, Windsor, SL4 1RS, United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F           Form 40-F

EXHIBIT INDEX

99.1 Total Voting Rights dated 01 May 2026

Exhibit No: 99.1

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Total Voting Rights and Capital

In accordance with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, the Company announces that, as at 30 April 2026, its issued share capital consists of 155,410,877 ordinary shares of 20 340/399 pence each, of which 5,431,782 ordinary shares are held in treasury. Therefore, the total number of voting rights in the Company is 149,979,095. 

All ordinary shares of the Company purchased by the Company since the last Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 announcement made on 1 April 2026, which are subject to cancellation, have been treated as cancelled for the purposes of these calculations.  The relevant purchases of ordinary shares by the Company are in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 and pursuant to instructions issued by the Company as announced on 17 February 2026.

The above figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they may 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 and Transparency Rules.

Nicolette Henfrey

General Counsel & Company Secretary

For further information, please contact:

Corporate Legal & Secretariat (Nicolette Henfrey): +44 (0)1753 972 000

SIGNATURES

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.

		InterContinental Hotels Group PLC
		(Registrant)
	By:	/s/ C. Bates
	Name:	C. BATES
	Title:	SENIOR ASSISTANT COMPANY SECRETARY
	Date:	01 May 2026

FAQ

What total voting rights does InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) report?

InterContinental Hotels Group reports a total of 149,979,095 voting rights as at 30 April 2026. This figure reflects issued ordinary shares minus treasury shares and is the key denominator for disclosure calculations under UK Financial Conduct Authority rules.

How many shares has InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) issued and held in treasury?

InterContinental Hotels Group has 155,410,877 issued ordinary shares as at 30 April 2026, of which 5,431,782 shares are held in treasury. Treasury shares do not carry voting rights, so they are excluded when calculating the total voting rights figure.

What is the nominal value of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) ordinary shares?

Each InterContinental Hotels Group ordinary share has a nominal value of 20 340/399 pence. This par value is a legal capital measure and does not represent the market trading price of the shares on any stock exchange where the company is listed.

Why is InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) publishing its total voting rights?

The company publishes total voting rights to comply with Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1. Shareholders use the 149,979,095 voting rights figure to determine whether changes in their holdings trigger notification obligations under Financial Conduct Authority disclosure rules.

What authorisation allowed InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) to repurchase shares?

Share repurchases referenced in this update were conducted under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 Annual General Meeting, following instructions announced on 17 February 2026. Shares bought back and subject to cancellation have been treated as cancelled for voting rights calculations.