HSBC Holdings plc Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by HSBC Holdings plc, dated December 9, 2024, announces the payment details for the third interim dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2024. The dividend was approved by the Directors on October 29, 2024.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margin, debt, or liquidity metrics. It focuses exclusively on dividend distribution details.
- Dividend Amount: US$0.10 per ordinary share.
- ADS Dividend: US$0.50 per American Depositary Share (representing five ordinary shares).
- Payment Date: December 19, 2024.
- Record Date: November 8, 2024.
- Currency Options: Payable in US dollars, sterling, or Hong Kong dollars.
- Exchange Rates Applied: US$1 = HK$7.773129; £1 = US$1.277381 (quoted December 9, 2024).
- Converted Amounts: Approximately HK$0.777313 or £0.078285 per ordinary share.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or material changes versus prior periods.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies beyond the standard dividend announcement.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the record date of November 8, 2024, to confirm eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of December 19, 2024, for cash receipt.
- Check the specific currency election made for the dividend payment, as amounts vary by currency conversion.
- Verify the ADS conversion ratio (1 ADS = 5 ordinary shares) for US-based investors.