Haleon Plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Haleon Plc covers the month of May 2026, with the report dated May 26, 2026. The filing discloses aggregated information regarding transactions in the company's own shares under a share buyback programme announced on March 12, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics and Share Transactions
The filing details the repurchase of 2,458,291 ordinary shares for cancellation across multiple trading venues (London Stock Exchange, CBOE UK/BXE, CBOE UK/CXE, and Aquis) between May 18 and May 22, 2026.
| Date | Shares Purchased | Price Range (p) | VWAP (p) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 2026 | 154,330 | 331.30 - 335.00 | 333.47 - 333.67 |
| 19 May 2026 | 3,905 | 340.50 - 340.50 | 340.50 |
| 20 May 2026 | 743,538 | 338.50 - 341.00 | 339.65 - 339.72 |
| 21 May 2026 | 360,752 | 340.30 - 342.70 | 341.88 - 341.89 |
| 22 May 2026 | 1,196,668 | 342.10 - 345.00 | 343.12 - 343.27 |
Following settlement, the company's registered share capital stands at 8,869,487,287 ordinary shares of £0.01 each. Of these, 12,092,166 are held as treasury shares, leaving 8,857,395,121 ordinary shares with voting rights.
Material Changes
The primary material change reported is the reduction in the number of outstanding shares due to the buyback and subsequent cancellation. The filing does not provide comparative financial data (revenue, profit, cash flow) or changes in debt and liquidity metrics for the period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on financial performance, or discussion of risks and contingencies. It strictly reports on the execution of the share buyback programme. The text notes that the announcement does not constitute an offer or solicitation of an offer for securities.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of shares purchased (2,458,291) against the company's total buyback programme authorization announced on March 12, 2026.
- Confirm the updated share count of 8,857,395,121 voting shares for disclosure threshold calculations under FCA rules.
- Review the full breakdown of individual trades available via the provided London Stock Exchange link for granular execution analysis.
- Note that this filing does not contain financial performance data; refer to the most recent Form 20-F or quarterly reports for revenue and profit metrics.