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[6-K] HSBC Holdings PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

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HSBC Holdings plc announced further buy‑backs under the program launched 31 July 2025, repurchasing 52,410,754 ordinary shares for about US$659.2m to date. On 19 August 2025 the company bought and cancelled 2,325,815 shares on UK venues at an average price of £9.4559 and 1,451,600 shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at an average of HK$98.8462. After cancelling the UK‑venue purchases, issued ordinary share capital totals 17,363,490,918 voting shares with no shares held in treasury; Hong Kong‑exchange repurchases are pending cancellation and a further total voting rights notice will follow. A full trade breakdown by Merrill Lynch is provided via the linked RNS PDF and the announcement is on HSBC's website.

HSBC Holdings plc ha annunciato ulteriori riacquisti nell'ambito del programma avviato il 31 luglio 2025, buy‑back per 52.410.754 azioni ordinarie per circa 659,2 milioni di USD fino ad oggi. Il 19 agosto 2025 la società ha acquistato e annullato 2.325.815 azioni su sedi britanniche a un prezzo medio di £9,4559 e 1.451.600 azioni alla Borsa di Hong Kong a un prezzo medio di HK$98,8462. Dopo l'annullamento degli acquisti sulle sedi del Regno Unito, il capitale sociale ordinario emesso è pari a 17.363.490.918 azioni con diritto di voto e non ci sono azioni in portafoglio; i riacquisti sulla Borsa di Hong Kong sono in attesa di annullamento e seguirà un ulteriore avviso sui diritti di voto totali. Un dettaglio completo delle operazioni effettuate da Merrill Lynch è disponibile nel PDF RNS collegato e l'annuncio è consultabile sul sito di HSBC.

HSBC Holdings plc anunció nuevos programas de recompra iniciados el 31 de julio de 2025, habiendo recomprado hasta la fecha 52.410.754 acciones ordinarias por unos US$659,2 millones. El 19 de agosto de 2025 la compañía compró y canceló 2.325.815 acciones en mercados del Reino Unido a un precio medio de £9,4559 y 1.451.600 acciones en la Bolsa de Hong Kong a un precio medio de HK$98,8462. Tras la cancelación de las compras en las sedes del Reino Unido, el capital social ordinario emitido asciende a 17.363.490.918 acciones con derecho a voto y no hay acciones en autocartera; las recompras en la Bolsa de Hong Kong están pendientes de cancelación y se publicará un nuevo aviso de derechos de voto totales. El desglose completo de las operaciones realizado por Merrill Lynch figura en el PDF RNS enlazado y el comunicado está disponible en la web de HSBC.

HSBC Holdings plc� 2025� 7� 31� 시작� 프로그램� 따라 추가 자사� 매입� 발표했으�, 현재까지 � 미화 6�5,920� 달러� 해당하는 보통� 52,410,754주를 재매입했습니�. 2025� 8� 19� 회사� 영국 거래소에� 평균 £9.4559� 2,325,815주를 매수·소각했고 홍콩증권거래소에서는 평균 HK$98.8462� 1,451,600주를 매수했습니다. 영국 거래� 매입분이 소각� � 발행 보통주는 의결� 있는 17,363,490,918주로, 자사주는 보유하고 있지 않습니다; 홍콩 거래� 매입분은 소각� 대� 중이� � 의결� 관� 추가 공지가 있을 예정입니�. Merrill Lynch가 제공� 거래 상세내역은 연결� RNS PDF에서 확인� � 있으� 공지� HSBC 웹사이트� 게시되어 있습니다.

HSBC Holdings plc a annoncé de nouveaux rachats dans le cadre du programme lancé le 31 juillet 2025, ayant racheté à ce jour 52 410 754 actions ordinaires pour environ 659,2 M$ US. Le 19 août 2025, la société a acheté et annulé 2 325 815 actions sur des places britanniques à un prix moyen de £9,4559 et 1 451 600 actions à la Bourse de Hong Kong à un prix moyen de HK$98,8462. Après annulation des achats sur les places britanniques, le capital social ordinaire émis s'élève à 17 363 490 918 actions avec droit de vote et aucune action détenue en propre ; les rachats sur la Bourse de Hong Kong sont en attente d'annulation et un avis complémentaire sur les droits de vote totaux suivra. Une ventilation complète des transactions par Merrill Lynch est fournie dans le PDF RNS lié et l’annonce est disponible sur le site web de HSBC.

HSBC Holdings plc gab weitere Rückkäufe im Rahmen des am 31. Juli 2025 gestarteten Programms bekannt und hat bislang 52.410.754 Stammaktien für rund 659,2 Mio. US-Dollar zurückgekauft. Am 19. August 2025 erwarb und annullierte das Unternehmen 2.325.815 Aktien an britischen Handelsplätzen zu einem Durchschnittspreis von £9,4559 sowie 1.451.600 Aktien an der Hongkonger Börse zu einem Durchschnitt von HK$98,8462. Nach der Annullierung der Käufe an den britischen Handelsplätzen beläuft sich das ausgegebene Stammkapital auf 17.363.490.918 stimmberechtigte Aktien, und es werden keine Aktien als eigene Aktien gehalten; die Rückkäufe an der Hongkonger Börse stehen noch zur Annullierung aus, und eine weitere Mitteilung zu den Gesamtstimmrechten folgt. Eine vollständige Handelsaufstellung von Merrill Lynch ist im verlinkten RNS‑PDF enthalten, und die Bekanntmachung ist auf der HSBC‑Website verfügbar.

Positive
  • Material capital return: Repurchases of 52,410,754 shares for approximately US$659.2m reduce outstanding share count.
  • Transparency: Company provided a full trade breakdown via RNS and committed to updating total voting rights after Hong Kong cancellations.
  • Cross‑market execution: Buyback implemented on London and Hong Kong exchanges, showing coordinated execution across jurisdictions.
Negative
  • Pending cancellations: Shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange have not yet been cancelled, so the current issued share count excludes those shares.
  • Execution cost variability: Average prices differ across venues (UK avg £9.4559; HK avg HK$98.8462), which may affect aggregate buyback efficiency.

Insights

TL;DR: HSBC is executing a sizable cross‑listed buyback, reducing share count and returning ~US$659m to shareholders so far.

The repurchase of 52,410,754 shares for ~US$659.2m is a material capital‑return action that lowers outstanding shares and modestly increases per‑share metrics if earnings remain unchanged. Purchases occurred on multiple venues (London and Hong Kong), with UK cancellations already reflected in the updated issued share count of 17,363,490,918. The separation of on‑Exchange and off‑market treatments across jurisdictions is procedural but important for timing of cancellations and disclosure. Investors should note the company disclosed trade-level detail via RNS, supporting transparency on execution.

TL;DR: The buy‑back follows regulatory frameworks across markets and discloses required trade details, demonstrating compliance and board action on capital allocation.

HSBC characterises UK trades as "on Exchange" and "market purchases" under the Companies Act 2006 and Hong Kong trades as "off market" for UK law but "on Exchange" under Hong Kong rules, with buy‑backs treated as on‑market under relevant codes. The immediate update to total voting rights after UK cancellations and the commitment to a subsequent notice after Hong Kong cancellations reflect adherence to disclosure obligations. The announcement includes contact and RNS linking to detailed trade breakdowns, aligning with Market Abuse Regulation Article 5(1)(b) disclosure requirements.

HSBC Holdings plc ha annunciato ulteriori riacquisti nell'ambito del programma avviato il 31 luglio 2025, buy‑back per 52.410.754 azioni ordinarie per circa 659,2 milioni di USD fino ad oggi. Il 19 agosto 2025 la società ha acquistato e annullato 2.325.815 azioni su sedi britanniche a un prezzo medio di £9,4559 e 1.451.600 azioni alla Borsa di Hong Kong a un prezzo medio di HK$98,8462. Dopo l'annullamento degli acquisti sulle sedi del Regno Unito, il capitale sociale ordinario emesso è pari a 17.363.490.918 azioni con diritto di voto e non ci sono azioni in portafoglio; i riacquisti sulla Borsa di Hong Kong sono in attesa di annullamento e seguirà un ulteriore avviso sui diritti di voto totali. Un dettaglio completo delle operazioni effettuate da Merrill Lynch è disponibile nel PDF RNS collegato e l'annuncio è consultabile sul sito di HSBC.

HSBC Holdings plc anunció nuevos programas de recompra iniciados el 31 de julio de 2025, habiendo recomprado hasta la fecha 52.410.754 acciones ordinarias por unos US$659,2 millones. El 19 de agosto de 2025 la compañía compró y canceló 2.325.815 acciones en mercados del Reino Unido a un precio medio de £9,4559 y 1.451.600 acciones en la Bolsa de Hong Kong a un precio medio de HK$98,8462. Tras la cancelación de las compras en las sedes del Reino Unido, el capital social ordinario emitido asciende a 17.363.490.918 acciones con derecho a voto y no hay acciones en autocartera; las recompras en la Bolsa de Hong Kong están pendientes de cancelación y se publicará un nuevo aviso de derechos de voto totales. El desglose completo de las operaciones realizado por Merrill Lynch figura en el PDF RNS enlazado y el comunicado está disponible en la web de HSBC.

HSBC Holdings plc� 2025� 7� 31� 시작� 프로그램� 따라 추가 자사� 매입� 발표했으�, 현재까지 � 미화 6�5,920� 달러� 해당하는 보통� 52,410,754주를 재매입했습니�. 2025� 8� 19� 회사� 영국 거래소에� 평균 £9.4559� 2,325,815주를 매수·소각했고 홍콩증권거래소에서는 평균 HK$98.8462� 1,451,600주를 매수했습니다. 영국 거래� 매입분이 소각� � 발행 보통주는 의결� 있는 17,363,490,918주로, 자사주는 보유하고 있지 않습니다; 홍콩 거래� 매입분은 소각� 대� 중이� � 의결� 관� 추가 공지가 있을 예정입니�. Merrill Lynch가 제공� 거래 상세내역은 연결� RNS PDF에서 확인� � 있으� 공지� HSBC 웹사이트� 게시되어 있습니다.

HSBC Holdings plc a annoncé de nouveaux rachats dans le cadre du programme lancé le 31 juillet 2025, ayant racheté à ce jour 52 410 754 actions ordinaires pour environ 659,2 M$ US. Le 19 août 2025, la société a acheté et annulé 2 325 815 actions sur des places britanniques à un prix moyen de £9,4559 et 1 451 600 actions à la Bourse de Hong Kong à un prix moyen de HK$98,8462. Après annulation des achats sur les places britanniques, le capital social ordinaire émis s'élève à 17 363 490 918 actions avec droit de vote et aucune action détenue en propre ; les rachats sur la Bourse de Hong Kong sont en attente d'annulation et un avis complémentaire sur les droits de vote totaux suivra. Une ventilation complète des transactions par Merrill Lynch est fournie dans le PDF RNS lié et l’annonce est disponible sur le site web de HSBC.

HSBC Holdings plc gab weitere Rückkäufe im Rahmen des am 31. Juli 2025 gestarteten Programms bekannt und hat bislang 52.410.754 Stammaktien für rund 659,2 Mio. US-Dollar zurückgekauft. Am 19. August 2025 erwarb und annullierte das Unternehmen 2.325.815 Aktien an britischen Handelsplätzen zu einem Durchschnittspreis von £9,4559 sowie 1.451.600 Aktien an der Hongkonger Börse zu einem Durchschnitt von HK$98,8462. Nach der Annullierung der Käufe an den britischen Handelsplätzen beläuft sich das ausgegebene Stammkapital auf 17.363.490.918 stimmberechtigte Aktien, und es werden keine Aktien als eigene Aktien gehalten; die Rückkäufe an der Hongkonger Börse stehen noch zur Annullierung aus, und eine weitere Mitteilung zu den Gesamtstimmrechten folgt. Eine vollständige Handelsaufstellung von Merrill Lynch ist im verlinkten RNS‑PDF enthalten, und die Bekanntmachung ist auf der HSBC‑Website verfügbar.

FORM 6-K
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of
 
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
 
For the month of August
 
HSBC Holdings plc
 
42nd Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England
 
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).
 
Form 20-F X Form 40-F  
 
 
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
 
19 August 2025
 
Transaction in own shares
 
 
HSBC Holdings plc ("HSBC" or the "Company") announces that it has purchased for cancellation the following number of its ordinary shares of US$0.50 from Merrill Lynch International ("Merrill Lynch") as part of its buy-back announced on 31 July 2025.
 
UK Venues
 
Date of purchase:
19 August 2025
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
2,325,815 
Highest price paid per share:
£9.4840 
Lowest price paid per share:
£9.4160 
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
£9.4559
 
All repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited (through the BXE and CXE order books) and/or Turquoise ("UK Venues") are implemented as "on Exchange" transactions (as such term is defined in the rules of the London Stock Exchange) and as "market purchases" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006.
 
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
 
Date of purchase:
19 August 2025
Number of ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased:
1,451,600
Highest price paid per share:
HK$99.3500 
Lowest price paid per share:
HK$98.5000 
Volume weighted average price paid per share:
HK$98.8462
 
All repurchases on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("Hong Kong Stock Exchange") are "off market" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006 but are transactions which occur "on Exchange" for the purposes of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and which constitute an "on-market share buy-back" for the purposes of the Codes on Takeovers and Mergers and Share Buy-backs.
 
Since the commencement of the buy-back announced on 31 July 2025, the Company has repurchased 52,410,754 ordinary shares for a total consideration of approximately US$659.2m.
 
Following the cancellation of the shares repurchased on the UK Venues, the Company's issued ordinary share capital will consist of 17,363,490,918 ordinary shares with voting rights. There are no ordinary shares held in treasury. Cancellation of the shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer than those repurchased on the UK Venues and a further announcement of total voting rights will be made once those shares have been cancelled.
 
The above figure of 17,363,490,918 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.
 
In accordance with Article 5(1)(b) of the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (as it forms part of domestic law of the United Kingdom by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018, as amended), a full breakdown of the individual trades made by Merrill Lynch on behalf of the Company is available via the link below.
 
http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9678V_1-2025-8-19.pdf
 
This announcement will also be available on HSBC's website at www.hsbc.com/sea
 
Enquiries to:
 
                                                                                                                   
Lee Davis
Group Governance
+44 (0)20 7991 8888
 
 
 
 
 
SIGNATURE
 
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.
 
 
 
HSBC Holdings plc
 
 
 
By:
 
Name: Aileen Taylor
 
Title: Group Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer
 
 
 
Date: 19 August 2025

FAQ

How many shares has HSBC (HSBC) repurchased so far under the buy‑back announced 31 July 2025?

HSBC has repurchased 52,410,754 ordinary shares since the buy‑back commenced.

What is the total consideration HSBC has paid for the repurchased shares?

The total consideration for repurchased shares is approximately US$659.2 million.

What is HSBC's issued ordinary share capital after the UK cancellations?

Following cancellation of UK‑venue repurchases, issued ordinary share capital is 17,363,490,918 ordinary shares with voting rights.

Were the repurchases executed on London and Hong Kong exchanges?

Yes. Repurchases were executed on UK Venues (London, Aquis, Cboe, Turquoise) and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Where can I find a full breakdown of the individual trades made on behalf of HSBC?

A full trade breakdown by Merrill Lynch is available via the linked RNS PDF: http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/9678V_1-2025-8-19.pdf.
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