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IHG (NYSE: IHG) continues May 2026 London share buyback activity

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reported a series of own-share purchases carried out on the London Stock Exchange between 5 and 14 May 2026. The company bought small daily blocks of its ordinary shares via Goldman Sachs International under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 Annual General Meeting and pursuant to instructions issued on 17 February 2026.

Example transactions include 20,000 shares purchased on 5 May 2026 at prices between $139.3000 and $142.5500 per share, and 49,877 shares purchased on 13 May 2026 at prices between $149.3500 and $150.9000 per share. The company intends to cancel all purchased shares, leaving 149,794,253 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury) after the 14 May 2026 purchase.

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Shares repurchased 5 May 2026 20,000 shares Aggregate ordinary shares purchased on 5 May 2026
Price range 5 May 2026 $139.3000–$142.5500 per share Lowest and highest prices paid per share on 5 May 2026
Shares repurchased 13 May 2026 49,877 shares Aggregate ordinary shares purchased on 13 May 2026
Price range 13 May 2026 $149.3500–$150.9000 per share Lowest and highest prices paid per share on 13 May 2026
Average price 14 May 2026 $150.3882 per share Average price paid per ordinary share on 14 May 2026
Shares in issue after 14 May 2026 149,794,253 shares Ordinary shares in issue excluding 5,431,782 treasury shares
Treasury shares 5,431,782 shares Ordinary shares held in treasury during the period
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
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ordinary shares financial
"it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each"
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treasury financial
"ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury)"
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Annual General Meeting financial
"in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025"
Purchase of own shares financial
"InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company") Purchase of own shares"
Investor Relations financial
"Enquiries to InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Investor Relations: Stuart Ford"
Investor relations is the communication process between a company and its current or potential investors. It involves sharing information about the company's performance, strategies, and outlook to help investors make informed decisions. Effective investor relations build trust and transparency, similar to a clear conversation between a business and someone considering investing, ensuring both parties understand each other's interests and expectations.
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 15 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
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 06 May 2026
 
99.2
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 07 May 2026
 
99.3
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 08 May 2026
 
99.4
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 11 May 2026
 
99.5
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 12 May 2026
 
99.6
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 13 May 2026
 
99.7
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 14 May 2026
 
99.8
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 15 May 2026
 
 
 

Exhibit No: 99.1
 
 
06 May 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 05 May 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.
 
Date of purchase:
05 May 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
20,000
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 139.3000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 142.5500
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 140.9865
 
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,959,095 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).
 
 
A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/1295D_1-2026-5-5.pdf
 
 
Enquiries to:
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:
 
Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)
 
Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)
 
 
 
Exhibit No: 99.2
 
 
07 May 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 06 May 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.
 
Date of purchase:
06 May 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
2,669
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 144.2500
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 145.0000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 144.7332
 
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,956,426 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).
 
 
A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/3182D_1-2026-5-6.pdf
 
 
Enquiries to:
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:
 
Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)
 
Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)
 
 
 
Exhibit No: 99.3
08 May 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 07 May 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.
 
Date of purchase:
07 May 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
1,000
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 148.2000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 150.6000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 149.1204
 
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,955,426 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).
 
 
A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/5028D_1-2026-5-7.pdf
 
 
Enquiries to:
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:
 
Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)
 
Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)
 
 
 
Exhibit No: 99.4
 
11 May 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 08 May 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.
 
 
Date of purchase:
08 May 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
28,281
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 148.5500
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 151.0000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 149.8330
 
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,927,145 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).
 
 
A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/6802D_1-2026-5-8.pdf
 
 
Enquiries to:
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:
 
Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)
 
Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)
 
 
 
Exhibit No: 99.5
 
12 May 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 11 May 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.
 
Date of purchase:
11 May 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
32,713
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 148.1500
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 149.9000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 148.9026
 
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,894,432 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).
 
 
A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8721D_1-2026-5-11.pdf
 
 
Enquiries to:
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:
 
Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)
 
Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)
 
 
 
Exhibit No: 99.6
 
13 May 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 12 May 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.
 
Date of purchase:
12 May 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
37,286
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 147.9000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 150.0000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 149.5426
 
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,857,146 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).
 
 
A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/0557E_1-2026-5-12.pdf
 
 
Enquiries to:
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:
 
Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)
 
Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)
 
 
 
Exhibit No: 99.7
 
14 May 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 13 May 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.
 
Date of purchase:
13 May 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
49,877
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 149.3500
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 150.9000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 150.1826
 
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,807,269 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).
 
 
A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/2385E_1-2026-5-13.pdf
 
 
Enquiries to:
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:
 
Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)
 
Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)
 
 
 
Exhibit No: 99.8 
 
 
15 May 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 14 May 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.
 
Date of purchase:
14 May 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
13,016
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 149.1000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 151.0000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 150.3882
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,794,253 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).
 
 
A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/4295E_1-2026-5-14.pdf
 
 
Enquiries to:
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:
 
Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)
 
Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)
 
 
 
 
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:
15 May 2026
 
 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) disclose in its May 2026 Form 6-K?

InterContinental Hotels Group disclosed multiple purchases of its own ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 5 and 14 May 2026. The repurchases were executed via Goldman Sachs International under previously granted shareholder authority, and the company intends to cancel all shares bought in these transactions.

Over what period did IHG (IHG) repurchase shares and through which broker?

IHG repurchased shares on trading days from 5 May 2026 to 14 May 2026. All purchases were executed on the London Stock Exchange through Goldman Sachs International, following instructions issued on 17 February 2026 and authority granted at the 8 May 2025 Annual General Meeting.

What price ranges did IHG (IHG) pay for its May 2026 share buybacks?

IHG paid daily price ranges such as $139.3000–$142.5500 per share on 5 May 2026 and $149.3500–$150.9000 per share on 13 May 2026. Each announcement specifies the lowest, highest and average prices paid per share for that trading day’s repurchases.

How many IHG (IHG) ordinary shares remain in issue after these repurchases?

After the 14 May 2026 purchase, IHG has 149,794,253 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,431,782 shares held in treasury. Earlier daily disclosures show the share count gradually decreasing as repurchased shares are intended to be cancelled following completion of each transaction.

Under what authority were IHG (IHG) May 2026 share repurchases conducted?

The repurchases were conducted under authority granted by shareholders at IHG’s Annual General Meeting held on 8 May 2025. The purchases were also made pursuant to instructions issued by the company on 17 February 2026, which had previously been announced to the market.

What does IHG (IHG) plan to do with the shares repurchased in May 2026?

For each trading day disclosed, IHG states that it intends to cancel the purchased ordinary shares. Cancellation reduces the number of shares in issue; treasury shares are reported separately and are not included in the in‑issue figure presented after each transaction.