HSBC Holdings plc filed a Form 6-K on November 12, 2026, disclosing the repurchase for cancellation of 510,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each on November 11, 2026, across UK venues and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as part of a buy-back announced on October 28, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • UK venue purchases: 500,000 ordinary shares were purchased, with a volume weighted average price of £13.4490, a highest price of £13.5300, and a lowest price of £13.3700.
  • Hong Kong Stock Exchange purchases: 10,000 ordinary shares were purchased, with a volume weighted average price of HK$141.1480, a highest price of HK$141.4000, and a lowest price of HK$140.7000.
  • Cumulative buy-back totals: Since the buy-back commenced on October 28, 2026, the company has repurchased 9,989,061 shares for approximately US$174.4 million in total consideration.
  • Issued share capital: Following cancellation of shares repurchased on UK venues on November 11, 2026, the company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights stand at 17,128,140,846.
  • Executing broker: All purchases were made through Goldman Sachs International on behalf of the company.
  • All shares purchased for cancellation: The company states there are no ordinary shares held in treasury.

HSBC November 11 Share Repurchase: Transaction Details and Program Status

According to the filing, HSBC Holdings plc purchased a combined 510,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each for cancellation on November 11, 2026. The repurchases were executed by Goldman Sachs International and form part of the buy-back program the company announced on October 28, 2026. The filing identifies the purchases as taking place across two separate markets: UK venues and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

On UK venues, the company disclosed the purchase of 500,000 shares at prices ranging from £13.3700 to £13.5300, with a volume weighted average price of £13.4490. The filing states that repurchases on the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited, and Turquoise are implemented as "on Exchange" transactions and as "market purchases" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, 10,000 shares were purchased at prices between HK$140.7000 and HK$141.4000, with a volume weighted average price of HK$141.1480. The filing notes that Hong Kong repurchases are "off market" for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006 but constitute an "on-market share buy-back" under the relevant Hong Kong codes.

The filing reports that since the buy-back commenced on October 28, 2026, a cumulative total of 9,989,061 shares have been repurchased for approximately US$174.4 million. Following cancellation of the shares repurchased on UK venues on November 11, 2026, the company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights are reported as 17,128,140,846. The filing adds that cancellation of shares repurchased on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange takes longer, and a further announcement of total voting rights will be made once those shares have been cancelled. The filing was signed by Angela McEntee, Group Company Secretary, on November 11, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

HSBC Holdings plc disclosed the purchase for cancellation of 510,000 ordinary shares on November 11, 2026, across UK venues and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as part of its October 28, 2026 buy-back program, bringing cumulative repurchases to 9,989,061 shares for approximately US$174.4 million.