HSBC Buys Back 2.87M Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jul 14, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, capital-management, transaction
Related Tickers: HSBC
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back 2.87M shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its ongoing buyback program.
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on July 14, 2025, that it purchased 2,872,132 of its ordinary shares for cancellation from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc. 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 £9.1120 to £9.2500 per share.
Why It Matters
This share repurchase indicates HSBC is actively managing its capital structure and returning value to shareholders, potentially boosting earnings per share.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of share repurchases, a common capital management activity.
Key Numbers
- 2,872,132 — Shares Purchased (Represents a portion of HSBC's ongoing share buy-back program.)
- £9.1120 - £9.2500 — Price Range (The price range at which HSBC repurchased its shares.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Issuer of the shares and announcer of the transaction
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — Seller of the shares to HSBC
- 2,872,132 (dollar_amount) — Number of ordinary shares purchased
- 6 May 2025 (date) — Date of the initial buy-back announcement
- 14 July 2025 (date) — Date of the share purchase
- £9.2500 (dollar_amount) — Highest price paid per share
- £9.1120 (dollar_amount) — Lowest price paid per share
FAQ
What is the total value of the shares purchased on July 14, 2025?
The filing does not provide the total value, only the number of shares (2,872,132) and the price range (£9.1120 - £9.2500).
Is this share purchase part of a larger buy-back program?
Yes, the filing states this purchase is part of the 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 purpose of these share purchases?
The filing states the shares were purchased for cancellation, a common practice in share buy-back programs.
What is the nominal value of each ordinary share purchased?
Each ordinary share has a nominal value of US$0.50.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on July 14, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).