HSBC Buys Back 3.2M Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jul 21, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, transaction, uk
Related Tickers: MS
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back 3.2M shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its ongoing buyback program.
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on July 21, 2025, that it purchased 3,200,186 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 £9.2980 to £9.4120.
Why It Matters
This share buyback reduces the number of outstanding shares, potentially increasing earnings per share and signaling management's confidence in the company's valuation.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine update on a previously announced share buyback program and does not introduce new material risks.
Key Numbers
- 3,200,186 — Shares Purchased (Number of ordinary shares bought back from Morgan Stanley.)
- £9.4120 — Highest Price Paid (Maximum price per share paid in the transaction.)
- £9.2980 — Lowest Price Paid (Minimum price per share paid in the transaction.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — The company announcing the share purchase.
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — The seller of the shares.
- 3,200,186 (dollar_amount) — Number of ordinary shares purchased.
- May 6, 2025 (date) — Date the buy-back program was announced.
- July 21, 2025 (date) — Date of the share purchase.
- £9.4120 (dollar_amount) — Highest price paid per share.
- £9.2980 (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 a total value, but states 3,200,186 shares were purchased at prices between £9.2980 and £9.4120.
Is this a new buyback program?
No, this transaction is part of a buy-back program announced on May 6, 2025.
Where were the shares purchased?
The shares were purchased on UK venues.
What is the face value of each ordinary share purchased?
Each ordinary share has a face value of US$0.50.
Who is the counterparty for this share purchase?
The shares were purchased from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on July 21, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).