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Shareholder trims InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE: IHG) stake to 3.987%

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reported a change in a major shareholding, showing one holder’s voting rights decreased to 3.987%, representing 5,986,659 voting rights. This is down from a previously notified position of 4.375% and 6,933,553 voting rights, based solely on voting rights attached to shares and no disclosed financial instruments.

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Current voting rights percentage 3.987% Resulting situation when threshold was crossed or reached
Current voting rights 5,986,659 voting rights Held in issuer after threshold crossing
Previous voting rights percentage 4.375000% Position of previous notification
Previous voting rights 6,933,553 voting rights Voting rights held at prior notification
Voting rights via financial instruments 0.000000% Voting rights through financial instruments in section 8.B
major holdings financial
"TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings"
Major holdings are the largest assets—such as specific stocks, bonds, cash positions, or other investments—that make up a significant share of a fund’s or investor’s portfolio. They matter because these big positions largely determine performance and risk; like the star players on a team, they can swing returns and reveal whether an investment is heavily concentrated in a particular company, industry, or strategy.
voting rights attached to shares financial
"% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)"
financial instruments financial
"% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)"
Financial instruments are assets or contracts that hold monetary value and can be bought, sold, or traded. They serve as tools for investors to grow, protect, or transfer money, much like how a ticket or voucher can be used to access goods or services. These instruments help individuals and organizations manage financial goals and risks across different markets and economic conditions.
proxy voting financial
"10. In case of proxy voting Name of the proxy holder"
Proxy voting is a process that allows investors to have their voting power on company decisions exercised by someone else if they cannot attend meetings in person. It ensures that their opinions are still represented, similar to authorizing someone else to vote on their behalf at an election. This helps investors influence company actions even when they cannot be physically present.
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"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
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 12 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
Holding(s) in Company dated 12 May 2026
 
 

Exhibit No: 99.1
 
TR-1: Standard form for notification of major holdings
 
1. Issuer Details
 
ISIN
 
GB00BHJYC057
 
Issuer Name
 
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP PLC
 
UK or Non-UK Issuer
 
UK
 
2. Reason for Notification
 
An acquisition or disposal of voting rights
 
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
 
Name
 
Fiera Capital Corporation
 
City of registered office (if applicable)
 
Montreal
 
Country of registered office (if applicable)
 
Canada
 
4. Details of the shareholder
 
Full name of shareholder(s) if different from the person(s) subject to the notification obligation, above
 
YES
 
City of registered office (if applicable)
 
 
 
Country of registered office (if applicable)
 
 
 
5. Date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
24-Apr-2026
 
6. Date on which Issuer notified
 
07-May-2026
 
7. Total positions of person(s) subject to the notification obligation
 
 
% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 8.A)
% of voting rights through financial instruments (total of 8.B 1 + 8.B 2)
Total of both in % (8.A + 8.B)
Total number of voting rights held in issuer
Resulting situation on the date on which threshold was crossed or reached
 
3.987
 
0.000000
 
3.987
 
5,986,659
 
Position of previous notification (if applicable)
 
4.375000
 
 
4.375000
 
6,933,553
 
 
8. Notified details of the resulting situation on the date on which the threshold was crossed or reached
 
8A. Voting rights attached to shares 
 
Class/Type of shares ISIN code(if possible)
Number of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
Number of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
% of direct voting rights (DTR5.1)
% of indirect voting rights (DTR5.2.1)
GB00BHJYC057
 
 
5,986,659
 
 
3.987
 
Sub Total 8.A
       5,986,659
 
3.987%
 
 
8B1. Financial Instruments according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (a))
 
Type of financial instrument
Expiration date
Exercise/conversion period
Number of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised/converted
% of voting rights
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sub Total 8.B1
 
 
 
 
 
8B2. Financial Instruments with similar economic effect according to (DTR5.3.1R.(1) (b))
 
Type of financial instrument
 
Expiration date
Exercise/conversion period
Physical or cash settlement
Number of voting rights
% of voting rights
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sub Total 8.B2
 
 
 
 
 
9. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
 
2. Full chain of controlled undertakings through which the voting rights and/or the financial instruments are effectively held starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entities (please add additional rows as necessary)
 
Ultimate controlling person
Name of controlled undertaking
% of voting rights if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
% of voting rights through financial instruments if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
Total of both if it equals or is higher than the notifiable threshold
Fiera Capital Corporation
 
 
 
 
 
 
10. In case of proxy voting
 
Name of the proxy holder
 
No
 
The number and % of voting rights held
 
 
 
The date until which the voting rights will be held
 
 
 
11. Additional Information
 
 
 
12. Date of Completion
 
07-May-2026
 
13. Place Of Completion
 
Montreal, Canada
 
 
 
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:
12 May 2026

FAQ

What major shareholding change did InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) report?

InterContinental Hotels Group reported that a major shareholder’s voting rights fell to 3.987%, equal to 5,986,659 voting rights. The previous notification showed 4.375% and 6,933,553 voting rights, indicating a reduced proportion of voting power in the company.

How many voting rights are now held in InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) by this shareholder?

The shareholder now holds 5,986,659 voting rights in InterContinental Hotels Group. This corresponds to 3.987% of the company’s voting rights attached to shares, as disclosed in the TR-1 major holdings notification included with the Form 6-K filing.

What was the previous voting rights position before this change at IHG?

The previous notified position showed 4.375% of voting rights, representing 6,933,553 voting rights. The new figure of 3.987% and 5,986,659 voting rights reflects a lower reported share of the total voting power in InterContinental Hotels Group.

Are there any financial instruments involved in this IHG major holdings notification?

The notification reports 3.987% of voting rights attached to shares and shows 0.000000% through financial instruments. The sections for financial instruments (8.B1 and 8.B2) list no positions, indicating the holding is entirely via ordinary share voting rights.

Who is identified as the ultimate controlling person in the IHG major holdings notice?

The table on controlling interests identifies Fiera Capital Corporation as the ultimate controlling person. The filing does not provide additional detail on underlying controlled undertakings but links this name to the major shareholding disclosed in the TR-1 notification.