HSBC Holdings plc has announced a buy-back of 3,532,345 shares on April 2, 2025, as part of a larger program initiated on February 20, 2025, which has repurchased over 143 million shares for approximately US$1.63 billion. This initiative aims to enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of shares in circulation, thereby increasing earnings per share. The cancellation of shares repurchased in the UK has been completed, while those on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange are still pending.