HSBC Holdings Acquires 4.1 Million Shares from Merrill Lynch

HSBC Holdings plc, a leading banking group, has acquired over 4.1 million shares from Merrill Lynch. The group's revenues are comprised of retail banking and wealth management (42.3%), commercial banking (31.8%), and investment, financing, and market banking (25.9%). As of 2024, HSBC had USD 1,654.9 billion in current deposits and USD 930.6 billion in current credits.

HSBC Holdings plc, a leading global banking group, has acquired over 4.1 million shares from Merrill Lynch as part of its ongoing share buy-back program. The transaction, announced on August 13, 2025, includes purchases on both UK and Hong Kong stock exchanges.

On the UK venues, HSBC repurchased 2,312,712 shares at an average price of £9.5595 per share. On the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the bank bought 1,622,400 shares at an average price of HK$101.6985 per share. The total consideration for these purchases was approximately US$439.2 million.

This acquisition reduces the number of outstanding shares, potentially enhancing the company's earnings per share and overall shareholder value. Since the start of the buy-back program on July 31, 2025, HSBC has repurchased a total of 35,158,313 ordinary shares.

HSBC's revenue streams are diverse, with retail banking and wealth management accounting for 42.3% of total revenues, commercial banking for 31.8%, and investment, financing, and market banking for 25.9%. As of 2024, the company held USD 1,654.9 billion in current deposits and USD 930.6 billion in current credits.

The buy-back program is part of HSBC's broader strategy to optimize its capital structure and enhance shareholder returns. The company's recent financial performance has been strong, with earnings per share of $1.95 in the latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations.

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