HSBC Buys Back 3.2M Shares from Morgan Stanley
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Jul 22, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: share-buyback, capital-management, transaction-in-own-shares
Related Tickers: HSBC
TL;DR
HSBC just bought back 3.2M shares from Morgan Stanley as part of its ongoing buy-back. 👍
AI Summary
HSBC Holdings plc announced on July 22, 2025, that it purchased 3,200,000 of its ordinary shares for cancellation from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc. These shares were bought as part of a previously announced buy-back program initiated on May 6, 2025. The prices paid ranged from £9.3970 to £9.4720 per share.
Why It Matters
This share repurchase indicates HSBC is actively managing its capital structure and returning value to shareholders through its buy-back program.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine update on share repurchases, which is a common capital management activity for large companies.
Key Numbers
- 3,200,000 — Shares Purchased (Represents a portion of HSBC's ongoing share buy-back program.)
- £9.4720 — Highest Price Paid (Indicates the upper limit of the price paid for the repurchased shares.)
- £9.3970 — Lowest Price Paid (Indicates the lower limit of the price paid for the repurchased shares.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Filer and subject of the transaction
- Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc (company) — Seller of the shares
- 3,200,000 (dollar_amount) — Number of shares purchased
- May 6, 2025 (date) — Date of the initial buy-back announcement
- July 22, 2025 (date) — Date of the share purchase
- £9.4720 (dollar_amount) — Highest price paid per share
- £9.3970 (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 (3,200,000) and the price range (£9.3970 to £9.4720 per share).
Is this share purchase part of a new buy-back program?
No, this purchase is part of the buy-back announced on May 6, 2025.
Which entity sold the shares to HSBC?
The shares were purchased from Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc.
What is the currency of the prices paid per share?
The prices paid per share are in British Pounds (£).
What is the purpose of these share purchases?
The shares are purchased for cancellation, as part of HSBC's buy-back program.
Filing Details
This Form 6-K (Form 6-K) was filed with the SEC on July 22, 2025 regarding HSBC HOLDINGS PLC (HBCYF).