[6-K] HSBC Holdings PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc has filed a Form 6-K to confirm its current share capital and voting rights in line with the UK FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.

• Issued share capital: 17,477,916,261 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each as of 27 June 2025.
• Treasury shares: None are held; therefore every issued share carries a vote.
• Total voting rights: 17,477,916,261. Investors should use this denominator when assessing whether their holdings require disclosure under UK or Hong Kong regulations.
• Contact details for notifications are provided for Investor Relations and the Corporate Governance team.

The filing is procedural, updating the market on the company’s capital structure rather than announcing any operational or financial performance changes.

Positive

• Compliance clarity: Provides an updated, precise share and voting-rights figure, aiding investors in regulatory reporting.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Specialist

TL;DR: Routine share-count update; neutral governance impact.

This Form 6-K simply restates HSBC’s issued share capital and confirms that no shares are held in treasury, keeping the market informed for regulatory threshold calculations. The unchanged share count signals stability in the equity base, with no dilution or buybacks disclosed. While essential for compliance under FCA DTR 5.6.1 and Hong Kong SFO Part XV, it carries no direct valuation or earnings implications. Investors may reference the figure when monitoring substantial shareholding notifications, but the filing is otherwise standard and non-impactful.

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 June

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 June 2025

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 27 June 2025, the issued share capital of HSBC Holdings plc was 17,477,916,261 ordinary shares of US$0.50. No shares are held in treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in HSBC Holdings plc is 17,477,916,261. 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  

Corporate Governance & Secretariat

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 June 2025

FAQ

How many ordinary shares does HSBC (HSBC) have in issue?

HSBC reports 17,477,916,261 ordinary shares in issue as of 27 June 2025.

Does HSBC hold any treasury shares?

No, HSBC holds zero treasury shares; every issued share carries a vote.

What is the total number of voting rights for HSBC?

The total number of voting rights equals the share count: 17,477,916,261.

Why is HSBC filing this Form 6-K update?

To comply with UK FCA Disclosure Guidance & Transparency Rule 5.6.1 and notify investors of the current voting-rights denominator.