HSBC Buys Back Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jul 7, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, transaction, uk
Related Tickers: MS
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back 267k shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its buy-back plan.
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on July 4, 2025, that it purchased 267,494 of its ordinary shares for cancellation from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc. These shares were bought as part of a previously announced buy-back program initiated on May 6, 2025. The purchases were made on UK venues, with the highest price paid per share being £8.8670 and the lowest being £8.8030.
Why It Matters
This transaction indicates HSBC is actively executing its share buy-back program, which can signal confidence in the company's valuation and potentially boost shareholder returns.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of share repurchases, which is a common corporate action.
Key Numbers
- 267,494 — Shares Purchased (Represents the volume of shares repurchased by HSBC.)
- £8.8670 — Highest Price Paid (Indicates the upper limit of the price paid per share in the transaction.)
- £8.8030 — Lowest Price Paid (Indicates the lower limit of the price paid per share in the transaction.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Filer and subject of the transaction
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — Seller of the shares
- 267,494 (dollar_amount) — Number of shares purchased
- 6 May 2025 (date) — Date of the initial buy-back announcement
- 4 July 2025 (date) — Date of the share purchase
- £8.8670 (dollar_amount) — Highest price paid per share
- £8.8030 (dollar_amount) — Lowest price paid per share
FAQ
What was the total value of the shares purchased on July 4, 2025?
The filing does not provide the total value, but states 267,494 shares were purchased at prices between £8.8030 and £8.8670.
Is this share repurchase part of a larger program?
Yes, the filing states these shares were purchased as part of a buy-back announced on May 6, 2025.
From whom did HSBC purchase these shares?
HSBC purchased the shares from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.
What is the denomination of the ordinary shares purchased?
The ordinary shares purchased are of US$0.50 each.
Where did the share purchases take place?
The purchases were made on UK venues.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on July 7, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).