HSBC Buys Back 5.17M Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jun 12, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, capital-return, transaction
Related Tickers: MS
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back 5.17M shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its ongoing buyback program.
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on June 12, 2025, that it purchased 5,171,501 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc for cancellation. This transaction is part of a previously announced buy-back program initiated on May 6, 2025. The shares were purchased on UK venues at prices ranging from £8.6740 to £8.7680 per share.
Why It Matters
This share buyback indicates HSBC is returning capital to shareholders, potentially boosting earnings per share and signaling confidence in its valuation.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of share repurchases, which is a common corporate action.
Key Numbers
- 5,171,501 — Shares Purchased (Part of HSBC's ongoing share buy-back program.)
- £8.7680 — Highest Price Paid (Represents the upper end of the price range for shares bought on June 12, 2025.)
- £8.6740 — Lowest Price Paid (Represents the lower end of the price range for shares bought on June 12, 2025.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Company making the announcement
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — Seller of shares
- 5,171,501 (dollar_amount) — Number of shares purchased
- US$0.50 (dollar_amount) — Nominal value of ordinary shares
- 6 May 2025 (date) — Date of initial buy-back announcement
- 12 June 2025 (date) — Date of share purchase
- £8.7680 (dollar_amount) — Highest price paid per share
- £8.6740 (dollar_amount) — Lowest price paid per share
FAQ
What is the total value of the shares purchased from Morgan Stanley?
The filing does not provide the total value, only the number of shares (5,171,501) and the price range (£8.6740 to £8.7680 per share).
Is this a new buy-back program or part of an existing one?
This transaction is part of a buy-back announced on May 6, 2025.
Who was the seller of the shares?
The shares were purchased from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.
What is the nominal value of each ordinary share purchased?
Each ordinary share has a nominal value of US$0.50.
On what date did HSBC announce the buy-back program that includes this transaction?
HSBC announced the buy-back program on May 6, 2025.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on June 12, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).