HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA) has announced the purchase of 770,000 ordinary shares for cancellation on 3 November 2026, executed across UK venues and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange through Goldman Sachs International. The transactions form part of a broader buyback programme announced by the bank on 28 October 2026. Since that programme commenced, HSBC has repurchased a cumulative 3,077,600 shares at an approximate total consideration of US$52.9 million, reflecting the bank's continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Key Points

  • HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA) — global banking and financial services group listed in London and Hong Kong
  • 770,000 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each purchased for cancellation on 3 November 2026 across two market venues
  • Cumulative buyback spend of US$52.9m covering 3,077,600 shares since programme launch on 28 October 2026; issued share capital now stands at 17,134,343,491 ordinary shares
  • Investors should watch for further voting rights announcements once Hong Kong Stock Exchange-purchased shares complete cancellation

HSBC Buys 170,000 Shares on UK Venues at VWAP of £12.7142

On UK venues — encompassing the London Stock Exchange, Aquis Exchange, Cboe Europe Limited, and Turquoise — HSBC purchased 170,000 ordinary shares on 3 November 2026. The highest price paid per share was £12.8540, while the lowest was £12.6060, producing a volume weighted average price of £12.7142. These transactions are classified as "on Exchange" dealings under London Stock Exchange rules and as "market purchases" under the Companies Act 2006. Goldman Sachs International acted as broker executing these trades on the company's behalf, with a full individual trade breakdown published via the London Stock Exchange's RNS platform.

600,000 Further Shares Acquired on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange at HK$134.2929 VWAP

On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, HSBC purchased a further 600,000 ordinary shares on the same date. The highest price paid was HK$134.7000 and the lowest HK$133.9000, with a volume weighted average price of HK$134.2929. The announcement notes that Hong Kong-purchased shares take longer to cancel than those repurchased on UK venues, meaning the company's total voting rights figure will be updated in a subsequent announcement once cancellation is confirmed. These Hong Kong transactions are classified as "off market" under the Companies Act 2006, but constitute on-market repurchases under Hong Kong listing rules.

Cumulative Programme Spend Reaches US$52.9m Following 28 October 2026 Buyback Launch

Since the buyback was announced on 28 October 2026, HSBC has repurchased 3,077,600 shares at an approximate aggregate cost of US$52.9 million. Following today's UK venue cancellations, the company's issued ordinary share capital and total voting rights stand at 17,134,343,491 shares, with no ordinary shares held in treasury. Shareholders may use this figure as the denominator when calculating whether they are required to disclose interests under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, making accurate and timely updates to this total directly relevant to major institutional holders.