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title: "IHG publishes transcript of HY26 results presentation and Q&A"
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description: "IHG released its HY26 results, reporting H1 RevPAR growth of 4.1%, fee revenue up 7%, and adjusted EPS rising 13%. The company announced a 64.5-cent interim dividend and plans to return over USD 1.2 billion in 2026 via buybacks. In China, H1 RevPAR increased 3.1%, with profits up 25%. IHG opened 197 hotels and signed 352 new deals, aiming to deploy a new PMS in 4,000 properties by end-2026."
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# IHG publishes transcript of HY26 results presentation and Q&A

-   IHG published the HY26 results presentation and live Q&A transcript with CEO Elie Maalouf, CFO Michael Glover, analysts, investors. \* H1: global RevPAR +4.1%, net system growth 5%, fee revenue +7%, fee margin +120 bps to 65.9%, adjusted EPS +13%. \* Shareholder returns: interim dividend 64.5 cents; 2026 buyback USD 950 million, 42% complete; over USD 1.2 billion expected returned in 2026. \* China: H1 RevPAR +3.1%; Q2 +0.8% blamed on holiday timing; management cited no oversupply, profit +25%. \* Development: 197 hotels opened, 352 signed; 31.5 million rooms opened; new PMS targeted in 4,000 hotels by end-2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. IHG - Intercontinental Hotels Group plc published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 12, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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