HSBC HOLDINGS PLC current report, Q2 FY2026

HSBC Holdings plc Form 6-K Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 6-K filing by HSBC Holdings plc covers the period from 28 March to 29 April 2026. The report serves as a notification of the issuance of equity securities under the company's existing block listing, specifically under the HSBC Share Plan 2011.

Key Financial Metrics

The filing does not provide data on revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It focuses exclusively on capital structure changes related to share issuance.

  • Shares Issued: 14,171 Ordinary Shares of US$0.50 each.
  • Total Issued Share Capital (as of 29 April 2026): 17,183,560,530 Ordinary Shares.
  • Block Listing Balance (HSBC Share Plan 2011): Reduced from 8,834,407 to 8,820,236 unallocated securities.

Material Changes

The primary material change is the reduction of unallocated securities in the HSBC Share Plan 2011 by 14,171 shares due to the issuance during the reporting period. All other share plan balances remained unchanged.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The new shares issued rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares.

Investor Verification Points

  • Confirm the total issued share capital of 17,183,560,530 as of 29 April 2026.
  • Verify the remaining balance of 8,820,236 unallocated shares under the HSBC Share Plan 2011.
  • Note that this filing does not contain financial performance data; refer to Form 20-F for comprehensive financial results.