HSBC Buys Back 5.1M Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jun 13, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, capital-return, transaction
Related Tickers: MS
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back 5.1M shares from MS for cancellation as part of its ongoing buyback program.
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on June 13, 2025, that it purchased 5,114,417 of its ordinary shares for cancellation from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc. These shares were bought as part of a buy-back program initially announced on May 6, 2025. The highest price paid per share was £8.7010 and the lowest was £8.6010.
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 — This is a routine share repurchase announcement, a common capital allocation strategy.
Key Numbers
- 5,114,417 — Shares Purchased (Part of the announced buy-back program)
- £8.7010 — Highest Price Paid (Maximum price per share in the transaction)
- £8.6010 — Lowest Price Paid (Minimum price per share in the transaction)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Issuer of shares and buyer
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — Seller of shares
- 5,114,417 (dollar_amount) — Number of shares purchased
- May 6, 2025 (date) — Date of initial buy-back announcement
- June 13, 2025 (date) — Date of share purchase
- £8.7010 (dollar_amount) — Highest price paid per share
- £8.6010 (dollar_amount) — Lowest price paid per share
FAQ
What is the total value of the shares purchased?
The filing does not provide a total value, only the number of shares and the highest, lowest, and volume-weighted average prices paid.
When was the buy-back program initially announced?
The buy-back program was announced on May 6, 2025.
Who was the seller of the shares?
The shares were purchased from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.
Are these shares being cancelled?
Yes, the announcement states the shares were purchased for cancellation.
What is the denomination of the shares purchased?
The shares purchased were ordinary shares of US$0.50 each.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on June 13, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).