HSBC (HSBC) reports 17.18B voting rights in latest capital update

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HSBC Holdings plc reports updated information on its share capital and voting rights. As of 29 January 2026, the company had 17,175,239,862 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each in issue, with no shares held in treasury. This means the total number of voting rights is also 17,175,239,862. Shareholders can use this figure to calculate whether they need to notify HSBC and regulators about their ownership or changes in their holdings under UK and Hong Kong disclosure rules.

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FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of January

HSBC Holdings plc

42nd Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England

(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F).

Form 20-F  X           Form 40-F.....

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

30 January 2026

Voting Rights and Capital

The following notification is made in accordance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.

On 29 January 2026, the issued share capital of HSBC Holdings plc was 17,175,239,862 ordinary shares of US$0.50. No shares are held in treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in HSBC Holdings plc is 17,175,239,862. This figure for the total number of voting rights may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, HSBC Holdings plc under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and/or under Part XV of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance. Any such notification should be sent to investorrelations@hsbc.com and shareholderquestions@hsbc.com.

Lee Davis  

Group Governance

shareholderquestions@hsbc.com

+44 (0)20 7991 8888

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

HSBC Holdings plc

By:

Name: Aileen Taylor

Title: Group Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Date: 30 January 2026



FAQ

What voting rights total did HSBC (HSBC) report in this 6-K?

HSBC reported a total of 17,175,239,862 voting rights as of 29 January 2026. This equals the number of ordinary shares in issue and is used by shareholders to assess disclosure obligations under UK and Hong Kong rules.

How many shares does HSBC (HSBC) have in issue and what is their nominal value?

HSBC has 17,175,239,862 ordinary shares in issue, each with a nominal value of US$0.50. These ordinary shares form the company’s issued share capital figure referenced for regulatory disclosure calculations.

Does HSBC (HSBC) hold any treasury shares according to this filing?

HSBC states that no shares are held in treasury. Because there are no treasury shares, the number of shares in issue matches the total number of voting rights available to shareholders in the company.

Why is HSBC’s (HSBC) voting rights figure important for shareholders?

The voting rights figure of 17,175,239,862 is the denominator shareholders use to calculate their ownership percentage. This helps determine when they must notify interests or changes under UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and Hong Kong securities laws.

As of what date are HSBC’s (HSBC) voting rights and share capital figures reported?

HSBC reports its issued share capital and voting rights figures as of 29 January 2026. Investors use this date-specific data when assessing their percentage holdings and any resulting disclosure requirements to regulators or the company.

Where should HSBC (HSBC) shareholders send ownership disclosure notifications?

Shareholders should send ownership disclosure notifications to investorrelations@hsbc.com and shareholderquestions@hsbc.com. These contacts are provided for notifications required under UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance.