HSBC Buys Back Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jul 15, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, capital-return, transaction
Related Tickers: HSBC
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back 2.6M shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its buyback program.
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on July 15, 2025, that it purchased 2,648,717 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 £9.1840 to £9.3010 per share.
Why It Matters
This share buyback indicates HSBC's commitment to returning capital to shareholders and potentially signals confidence in the company's valuation.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of share repurchases, which is a common corporate action.
Key Numbers
- 2,648,717 — Shares Purchased (Number of ordinary shares bought back by HSBC from Morgan Stanley.)
- £9.3010 — Highest Price Per Share (The maximum price paid for each share in the transaction.)
- £9.1840 — Lowest Price Per Share (The minimum price paid for each share in the transaction.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — The company announcing the share transaction.
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — The seller of the shares to HSBC.
- 2,648,717 (dollar_amount) — Number of ordinary shares purchased.
- May 6, 2025 (date) — Date of the initial buy-back announcement.
- July 15, 2025 (date) — Date of the share purchase.
- £9.3010 (dollar_amount) — Highest price paid per share.
- £9.1840 (dollar_amount) — Lowest price paid per share.
FAQ
What is the total value of the shares purchased by HSBC on July 15, 2025?
The filing does not provide the total value, but states 2,648,717 shares were purchased at prices between £9.1840 and £9.3010.
Is this share purchase part of a larger program?
Yes, the purchase is part of a buy-back announced by HSBC on May 6, 2025.
Who was the seller of the shares?
The shares were purchased from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.
What type of shares were purchased?
Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each were purchased.
Where were the shares purchased?
The shares were purchased on UK venues.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on July 15, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).