InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE: IHG) shifts LSE trading to USD currency

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC will change the currency in which its Ordinary Shares trade on the London Stock Exchange from British pounds (GBP) to US dollars (USD), effective from 8.00am London time on 2 January 2026. The shares’ nominal value will still be denominated in GBP, and the change will not affect the company’s London listing in any other way or its ADR listing in New York.

Dividend payments for UK-based private individual registered shareholders will continue to be made in GBP, but from January 2026 these shareholders may elect to receive dividends in USD through IHG’s registrar, Equiniti, or via the CREST dividend election process for shares held in CREST, provided a USD CREST Memorandum Account has been enabled.

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 17 December 2025

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 Change in trading currency to US Dollars dated 17 December 2025

Exhibit No: 99.1

17 December 2025

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG)

Change in trading currency of IHG's Ordinary Shares to US Dollars

On 23 October 2025, IHG announced as part of its 2025 Third Quarter Trading Update that it intends to change the currency in which its Ordinary Shares are traded on the London Stock Exchange from British Pounds (GBP) to US Dollars (USD). IHG confirms that a notification has been made to the London Stock Exchange for the currency change to USD to take effect from 8.00am (London time) on 2 January 2026.

The change does not impact the nominal currency of IHG's shares, which will remain in GBP. The change does not impact IHG's London listing in any other way, and has no impact on IHG's ADR listing in New York.

IHG also previously noted that, for the benefit of UK-based private individual registered shareholders in IHG, dividend payments will still be made in GBP. From January 2026, registered shareholders will be able to make an election to IHG's share registrar, Equiniti, if they wish to instead receive their dividend payments in USD. For shares held in CREST, an election for USD will be permitted using the CREST dividend election process. CREST participants should ensure a USD CREST Memorandum Account has been enabled.

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About IHG®

IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes with over 145 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms across 6,800 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of more than 2,300 properties.

-     Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo

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-     Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites

-     Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 385,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.

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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:	17 December 2025

FAQ

What change is InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) making to its London share trading?

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is changing the currency in which its Ordinary Shares trade on the London Stock Exchange from British pounds (GBP) to US dollars (USD).

When will IHG's Ordinary Shares begin trading in USD on the London Stock Exchange?

IHG’s Ordinary Shares are expected to start trading in US dollars (USD) on the London Stock Exchange from 8.00am (London time) on 2 January 2026.

Does the trading currency change affect the nominal currency of IHG shares or its ADR listing?

No. The nominal currency of IHG’s shares will remain GBP, and the change has no impact on IHG’s ADR listing in New York or its London listing in any other way.

How will dividend payments work for UK-based private individual shareholders of IHG after the change?

For UK-based private individual registered shareholders, dividend payments will still be made in GBP. From January 2026, they may instead elect to receive their dividends in USD.

How can IHG shareholders elect to receive dividend payments in USD?

Registered shareholders can make a USD election through IHG’s share registrar, Equiniti. For shares held in CREST, a USD election can be made using the CREST dividend election process, and CREST participants must ensure a USD CREST Memorandum Account has been enabled.

How large is InterContinental Hotels Group's global hotel network?

IHG has a family of 20 hotel brands, more than one million rooms across about 6,800 open hotels in over 100 countries, a development pipeline of more than 2,300 properties, and over 145 million IHG One Rewards members.