HSBC Buys Back Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jul 11, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, transaction, uk
Related Tickers: MS
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back 3.1M shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its buy-back plan.
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on July 11, 2025, that it purchased 3,105,270 of its ordinary shares from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc for cancellation. 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 £9.2090 and the lowest being £9.0550.
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 increase shareholder value.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of share repurchases under an existing program, with no new material risks introduced.
Key Numbers
- 3,105,270 — Shares Purchased (Part of HSBC's ongoing share buy-back program.)
- £9.2090 — Highest Price Paid (Represents the upper end of the price range for the shares acquired.)
- £9.0550 — Lowest Price Paid (Represents the lower end of the price range for the shares acquired.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Company making the share purchase
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — Seller of the shares
- 3,105,270 (dollar_amount) — Number of shares purchased
- 6 May 2025 (date) — Date of the initial buy-back announcement
- 11 July 2025 (date) — Date of the current share purchase
- £9.2090 (dollar_amount) — Highest price paid per share
- £9.0550 (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 (3,105,270) and the price range (£9.0550 to £9.2090) per share.
When was the original share buy-back program announced?
The original share buy-back program was announced on 6 May 2025.
Who was the seller of the shares purchased by 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.
Are these shares being retired or held by HSBC?
The filing states the shares were purchased 'for cancellation'.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on July 11, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).