HSBC Buys Back 2.5M Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jul 17, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, capital-return, transaction-update
Related Tickers: MS
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back 2.5M shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its ongoing buyback program.
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on July 17, 2025, that it purchased 2,507,150 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc for cancellation. This transaction is part of a previously announced buy-back program initiated on May 6, 2025. The highest price paid per share was £9.3460.
Why It Matters
This share buyback indicates HSBC's commitment to returning capital to shareholders and can potentially increase earnings per share by reducing the number of outstanding shares.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine update on a previously announced share buyback program, with no new material risks introduced.
Key Numbers
- 2,507,150 — Shares Purchased (Part of HSBC's ongoing share buyback program.)
- £9.3460 — Highest Price Per Share (Price paid for shares purchased on July 17, 2025.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Company announcing share purchase
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — Seller of shares
- 2,507,150 (dollar_amount) — Number of shares purchased
- 6 May 2025 (date) — Date of initial buy-back announcement
- 17 July 2025 (date) — Date of share purchase
- £9.3460 (dollar_amount) — Highest 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 (2,507,150) and the highest price paid per share (£9.3460).
When was the original share buy-back program announced?
The original buy-back program was announced on May 6, 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 ordinary shares purchased?
The ordinary shares purchased are of US$0.50 each.
Are these shares being held in treasury or cancelled?
The filing states that HSBC purchased the shares 'for cancellation'.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on July 17, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).