HSBC Buys Back Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jul 8, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, capital-return, transaction
Related Tickers: HSBC
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back nearly 500k shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its ongoing buyback program.
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on July 8, 2025, that it purchased 478,989 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 highest price paid per share was £9.0160 and the lowest was £8.9550.
Why It Matters
This share buyback indicates HSBC is returning capital to shareholders, potentially boosting share value and signaling confidence in its financial position.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine disclosure of share repurchases, a common capital management activity.
Key Numbers
- 478,989 — Shares Purchased (Number of ordinary shares bought back by HSBC for cancellation.)
- £9.0160 — Highest Price Paid (Maximum price per share paid in the transaction.)
- £8.9550 — Lowest Price Paid (Minimum price per share paid in the transaction.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Issuer of the filing and buyer of shares
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — Seller of shares to HSBC
- 478,989 (dollar_amount) — Number of shares purchased
- £9.0160 (dollar_amount) — Highest price paid per share
- £8.9550 (dollar_amount) — Lowest price paid per share
- May 6, 2025 (date) — Date of the initial buy-back announcement
- July 8, 2025 (date) — Date of the share purchase
FAQ
What is the total value of the shares purchased on July 8, 2025?
The filing does not provide the total value, but states 478,989 shares were purchased at prices between £8.9550 and £9.0160.
Is this share purchase part of a new buyback program?
No, these shares were purchased as part of the buy-back announced on May 6, 2025.
Which entity sold the shares to HSBC?
The shares were purchased from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.
What is the denomination of the shares purchased?
The shares purchased were ordinary shares of US$0.50 each.
Where did the share purchase take place?
The filing specifies the purchases were made through 'UK Venues'.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on July 8, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).