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IHG details August–September 2026 share buybacks

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is continuing its on-market share buyback, intending to cancel repurchased shares and reducing ordinary shares in issue to about 147.9 million.

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) reports a series of on-market repurchases of its own ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange, executed by Goldman Sachs International under shareholder authority granted at the May 8, 2025 Annual General Meeting and pursuant to instructions issued on February 17, 2026.

The company bought back shares on August 24–28 and September 1–3, 2026, at average prices ranging from $156.7898 to $164.8548 per share. IHG states that it intends to cancel all repurchased shares. After the latest transaction on September 3, 2026, the company has 147,858,757 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,431,782 shares held in treasury.

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Shares in issue after latest repurchase 147,858,757 ordinary shares Following the September 3, 2026 transaction, excluding 5,431,782 treasury shares
Treasury shares 5,431,782 ordinary shares Held in treasury after the September 3, 2026 transaction
Repurchase on August 24, 2026 99,663 ordinary shares Average price paid per share $162.7580; lowest $161.3000, highest $163.7500
Repurchase on August 25, 2026 128,285 ordinary shares Average price paid per share $164.3714; lowest $163.2500, highest $165.7000
Repurchase on September 1, 2026 86,715 ordinary shares Average price paid per share $156.7898; lowest $155.8000, highest $158.5000
Repurchase on September 3, 2026 100,927 ordinary shares Average price paid per share $159.6006; lowest $158.1500, highest $160.9500
ordinary shares financial
"it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence 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
"148,458,315 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury)"
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Purchase of own shares financial
"InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company") Purchase of own shares"
Annual General Meeting financial
"in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025"
foreign private issuer regulatory
"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER"
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FAQ

What does IHG's Form 6-K disclose about recent share repurchases?

It discloses that InterContinental Hotels Group PLC repurchased ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange on several dates between August 24 and September 3, 2026, through Goldman Sachs International, under authority from the May 8, 2025 Annual General Meeting, and intends to cancel the repurchased shares.

How many IHG ordinary shares are in issue after the latest buyback?

After the share repurchase on September 3, 2026, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reports having 147,858,757 ordinary shares in issue, excluding 5,431,782 ordinary shares held in treasury.

On which dates did IHG repurchase shares in this 6-K filing?

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC reports purchases made on August 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2026 and on September 1, 2 and 3, 2026, with each day’s aggregate number of ordinary shares and price range disclosed in separate exhibits.

What prices did IHG pay for its shares on August 24, 2026?

On August 24, 2026, InterContinental Hotels Group PLC repurchased 99,663 ordinary shares at prices between $161.3000 and $163.7500 per share, with an average price paid per share of $162.7580.

What was the latest reported IHG share repurchase in this series?

The latest reported repurchase occurred on September 3, 2026, when InterContinental Hotels Group PLC bought 100,927 ordinary shares at prices between $158.1500 and $160.9500, with an average price paid per share of $159.6006.

Who is executing IHG's share repurchase transactions?

The share repurchases are executed by Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange, acting for InterContinental Hotels Group PLC in accordance with the buyback authority granted at the May 8, 2025 Annual General Meeting.

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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 04 September 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 25 August 2026
 
99.2
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 26 August 2026
 
99.3
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 27 August 2026
 
99.4
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 28 August 2026
 
99.5
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 1 September 2026
 
99.6
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 2 September 2026
 
99.7
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 3 September 2026
 
99.8
 
Transaction in Own Shares dated 4 September 2026
 
 
 
  
Exhibit No: 99.1
 
25 August 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares

The Company announces that on 24 August 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence 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:
24 August 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
99,663
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 161.3000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 163.7500
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 162.7580
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 148,458,315 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/9570R_1-2026-8-24.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
 
26 August 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
  
The Company announces that on 25 August 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence 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:
25 August 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
128,285
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 163.2500
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 165.7000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 164.3714
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 148,330,030 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/1383S_1-2026-8-25.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
 
27 August 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 26 August 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence 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 August 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
50,000
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 163.5000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 165.9500
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 164.8548
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 148,280,030 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/3233S_1-2026-8-26.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: 99.4
 
28 August 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 27 August 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence 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 August 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
75,937
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 163.0000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 165.0000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 164.0478
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 148,204,093 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/5044S_1-2026-8-27.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: 99.5
 
1 September 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 28 August 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20340/399pence 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 August 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
41,980
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 162.0000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 163.7500
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 163.1141
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 148,162,113 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/7034S_1-2026-8-28.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)
 
 
Exhibit No: 99.6
 
02 September 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 01 September 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:
01 September 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
86,715
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 155.8000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 158.5000
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 156.7898
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 148,075,398 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/9879S_1-2026-9-1.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
 
03 September 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 02 September 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:
02 September 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
115,714
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 158.3000
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 161.6500
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 160.4319
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 147,959,684 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/1810T_1-2026-9-2.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
 
04 September 2026
 
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (the "Company")
 
Purchase of own shares
 
The Company announces that on 03 September 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:
03 September 2026
 
 
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:
100,927
 
 
Lowest price paid per share:
$ 158.1500
 
 
Highest price paid per share:
$ 160.9500
 
 
Average price paid per share:
$ 159.6006
 
The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.
 
Following the above transaction, the Company has 147,858,757 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/3693T_1-2026-9-3.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:
04 September 2026