Standard Chartered: Another 11.4M shares bought back, capital reduced.

Standard Chartered PLC reported a reduction in its total issued ordinary shares by 11,393,127, bringing the new total to 2,306,715,565 as of August 31, 2025. This decrease is primarily attributed to numerous share repurchases and subsequent cancellations throughout August. Notable cancellations include 2,599,505 ordinary shares on August 5, 2025, and an additional 1,668,433 ordinary shares on August 22, 2025. The company also announced repurchases of 1,075,556 ordinary shares made on August 28 and 29, 2025, which are pending cancellation.

The company's preference shares remain stable, with 195,285,000 irredeemable preference shares and 15,000 redeemable preference shares outstanding. Additionally, the report details outstanding convertible securities, including $1.25bn 4.75% and $1.5bn Fixed Rate Resetting Perpetual Subordinated Contingent Convertible Securities, alongside other denominated convertible instruments.

In terms of share options, the 2021 Standard Chartered Share Plan saw a grant of 48,376 options, increasing the total outstanding to 53,220,077. The 2013 and 2023 Sharesave Plans experienced minor changes due to lapsing options. No new shares were issued from the exercise of options during the month, and total funds raised from this activity remained at £0.