InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Announces Transaction in Own Shares - April 17

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InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) bought 10,000 ordinary shares on 16 April 2026 via Goldman Sachs International under its AGM-approved buyback authority. Average price paid was $141.8846 (lowest $140.65; highest $143.05). The company intends to cancel the shares.

Following the purchase, IHG has 150,174,953 ordinary shares outstanding, excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury. The purchases were effected under instructions issued 17 February 2026.

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Purchase of own shares

LONDON, UK / ACCESS Newswire / April 17, 2026 / The Company announces that on 16 April 2026 it purchased the following number of its ordinary shares of 20^340/399 pence each through Goldman Sachs International ("GSI") on the London Stock Exchange in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025 (the "Purchase"). The Purchase was effected pursuant to instructions issued by the Company on 17 February 2026, as announced on 17 February 2026.

Date of purchase:	16 April 2026
Aggregate number of ordinary shares purchased:	10,000
Lowest price paid per share:	$ 140.6500
Highest price paid per share:	$ 143.0500
Average price paid per share:	$ 141.8846

The Company intends to cancel the purchased shares.

Following the above transaction, the Company has 150,174,953 ordinary shares in issue (excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury).

A full breakdown of the individual purchases by GSI is included below.

http://www.rns-pdf.londonstockexchange.com/rns/8389A_1-2026-4-16.pdf

Enquiries to:

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC:

Investor Relations: Stuart Ford (+44 (0)7823 828 739); Kate Carpenter (+44 (0) 7825 655 702); Joe Simpson (+44 (0)7976 862 072)

Media Relations: Neil Maidment (+44 (0)7970 668 250); Mike Ward (+44 (0)7795 257 407)

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SOURCE: InterContinental Hotels Group PLC

View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire

FAQ

How many shares did IHG (IHG) buy on 16 April 2026 and at what average price?

IHG purchased 10,000 ordinary shares on 16 April 2026 at an average price of $141.8846 per share. According to the company, the transaction ranged from $140.65 to $143.05 and was executed via Goldman Sachs International.

Will IHG cancel the shares bought on 16 April 2026 and what does that mean for share count?

Yes, IHG intends to cancel the purchased shares, reducing the total issued share count. According to the company, after the purchase IHG has 150,174,953 ordinary shares outstanding, excluding 5,431,782 held in treasury.

Under what authority did IHG (IHG) repurchase shares on 16 April 2026?

IHG repurchased shares under the buyback authority approved at its Annual General Meeting on 8 May 2025. According to the company, the purchase was effected following instructions issued on 17 February 2026 and executed by GSI on the LSE.

Who executed IHG's share purchases on 16 April 2026 and where were they traded?

Goldman Sachs International executed the purchases on the London Stock Exchange. According to the company, GSI bought the 10,000 ordinary shares on 16 April 2026 in accordance with the company's instructions.

Does the 10,000-share purchase materially change IHG's ownership or dilution for shareholders?

No, the 10,000-share buyback represents an immaterial change relative to IHG's outstanding shares. According to the company, the post-transaction outstanding share count is 150,174,953, so the purchase is a negligible percentage of the total.