InterContinental Hotels (NYSE: IHG) reports May 2026 share repurchases

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reports a series of share buybacks carried out on the London Stock Exchange between 15 and 28 May 2026 through Goldman Sachs International under authority from the 8 May 2025 AGM. Daily repurchases ranged from 10,000 to 46,540 ordinary shares, at average prices mostly around $148–$157 per share. The company intends to cancel all purchased shares, leaving 149,537,985 ordinary shares in issue and 5,431,782 shares held in treasury after the 28 May 2026 transaction.

Key Figures

Shares repurchased 15 May 2026: 46,540 shares Average price 15 May 2026: $148.0713 per share Shares repurchased 18 May 2026: 41,000 shares +5 more

8 metrics

Shares repurchased 15 May 2026 46,540 shares Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased on 15 May 2026

Average price 15 May 2026 $148.0713 per share Average price paid for shares repurchased on 15 May 2026

Shares repurchased 18 May 2026 41,000 shares Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased on 18 May 2026

Average price 18 May 2026 $149.8772 per share Average price paid for shares repurchased on 18 May 2026

Shares repurchased 21 May 2026 40,000 shares Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased on 21 May 2026

Average price 28 May 2026 $157.4833 per share Average price paid for shares repurchased on 28 May 2026

Shares in issue after 28 May 2026 149,537,985 shares Ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury after final transaction

Treasury shares 5,431,782 shares Ordinary shares held in treasury after 28 May 2026 transaction

Key Terms

Purchase of own shares, ordinary shares, treasury, Annual General Meeting, +1 more

5 terms

Purchase of own shares financial

"InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company") Purchase of own shares"

ordinary shares financial

"it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399 pence each"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

treasury financial

"ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 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.

Annual General Meeting financial

"in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025"

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 29 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 18 May 2026
99.2	Transaction in Own Shares dated 19 May 2026
99.3	Transaction in Own Shares dated 20 May 2026
99.4	Transaction in Own Shares dated 21 May 2026
99.5	Transaction in Own Shares dated 22 May 2026
99.6	Transaction in Own Shares dated 26 May 2026
99.7	Transaction in Own Shares dated 27 May 2026
99.8	Transaction in Own Shares dated 28 May 2026
99.9	Transaction in Own Shares dated 29 May 2026

Exhibit No: 99.1

18 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 15 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:	15 May 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	46,540
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 147.2500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 148.9500
Average price paid per share:	$ 148.0713

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,747,713 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/6097E_1-2026-5-15.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

19 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 18 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:	18 May 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	41,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 146.4500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 151.2000
Average price paid per share:	$ 149.8772

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,706,713 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/8044E_1-2026-5-18.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

20 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 19 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:	19 May 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	38,728
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 149.2000
Highest price paid per share:	$ 151.8500
Average price paid per share:	$ 150.6482

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,667,985 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/9853E_1-2026-5-19.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

21 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 20 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:	20 May 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	40,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 150.1500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 154.9500
Average price paid per share:	$ 152.0599

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,627,985 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/1708F_1-2026-5-20.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

22 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 21 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:	21 May 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	40,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 151.8500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 156.0000
Average price paid per share:	$ 153.4731

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,587,985 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/3568F_1-2026-5-21.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

26 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 22 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:	22 May 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	20,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 152.7500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 154.9500
Average price paid per share:	$ 153.6449

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,567,985 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/5405F_1-2026-5-22.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

27 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 26 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:	26 May 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	10,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 152.2000
Highest price paid per share:	$ 153.7000
Average price paid per share:	$ 152.9309

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,557,985 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/7762F_1-2026-5-26.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

28 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 27 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:	27 May 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	10,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 154.6000
Highest price paid per share:	$ 157.0000
Average price paid per share:	$ 156.3929

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,547,985 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/9541F_1-2026-5-27.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: 99.9

29 May 2026

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")

Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 28 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:	28 May 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	10,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 156.1000
Highest price paid per share:	$ 158.7500
Average price paid per share:	$ 157.4833

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 149,537,985 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/1363G_1-2026-5-28.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:	29 May 2026

FAQ

What does InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) disclose in this Form 6-K?

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reports multiple buybacks of its own ordinary shares in May 2026. Purchases were executed on the London Stock Exchange via Goldman Sachs International under authority granted at the 8 May 2025 Annual General Meeting.

How many IHG shares were repurchased on 15 May 2026 and at what prices?

On 15 May 2026, IHG repurchased 46,540 ordinary shares. The lowest price paid was $147.2500, the highest was $148.9500, and the average price paid per share was $148.0713, according to the company’s disclosure.

What was the impact of the May 2026 buybacks on IHG shares in issue?

After the final reported buyback on 28 May 2026, IHG states it has 149,537,985 ordinary shares in issue. The company also notes a separate balance of 5,431,782 ordinary shares held in treasury following these transactions.

Who executed InterContinental Hotels Group’s May 2026 share repurchases?

All the May 2026 share repurchases were executed through Goldman Sachs International. Transactions took place on the London Stock Exchange, following instructions issued by InterContinental Hotels Group PLC on 17 February 2026 and previously announced on that date.

What does IHG plan to do with the repurchased shares from May 2026?

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC states that it intends to cancel all ordinary shares repurchased in these May 2026 transactions. Cancellation reduces the number of shares in issue, separate from the ordinary shares that continue to be held in treasury.

Under what authority were IHG’s May 2026 share buybacks conducted?

The company explains that the purchases of its own ordinary shares were made under authority granted by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 8 May 2025. Each daily transaction is described as being carried out in accordance with this shareholder authority.