HSBC Holdings plc: Form 6-K Summary
Business context and reporting period
HSBC Holdings plc filed a Form 6-K for September 2026. On 22 September 2026, the group issued and listed three series of senior unsecured notes under its Debt Issuance Programme. HSBC reported assets of US$3,438 billion at 30 June 2026 and operates across 56 countries and territories.
Debt issuance and key financial metrics
| Notes | Principal amount | Terms | ISIN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floating Rate Notes due 2030 | EUR1.000 billion | Floating rate | XS3504856603 |
| Notes due 2032 | EUR1.250 billion | 4.431% fixed to floating rate | XS3504856868 |
| Notes due 2037 | EUR1.500 billion | 4.777% fixed to floating rate | XS3504857080 |
Total principal issued was EUR3.750 billion. The notes were admitted to the Official List of the UK Financial Conduct Authority and to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market on 22 September 2026.
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, capital ratios, liquidity ratios, existing debt balances, or other operating performance measures.
Changes versus the prior comparable period
The filing text does not provide a prior-period comparison. It reports the issuance and listing of the notes but does not describe changes in operating or financial performance.
Outlook, risks, contingencies, and unusual items
- The notes are senior unsecured obligations of HSBC Holdings plc; the filing does not provide additional credit terms or covenant details beyond the stated note descriptions.
- The notes have not been and will not be registered under the US Securities Act or applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to US persons except under an applicable exemption or compliant transaction.
- The base prospectus dated 30 March 2026, supplements dated 5 May 2026 and 4 August 2026, and final terms dated 18 September 2026 contain the detailed terms and should be reviewed.
- No management guidance, earnings outlook, contingencies, or unusual operating items are disclosed in this filing.
Key facts for investor verification
- Confirm the EUR3.750 billion aggregate principal amount and the maturity, coupon, and floating-rate provisions in each series' final terms.
- Review the applicable base prospectus and supplements for ranking, interest-rate mechanics, redemption provisions, covenants, and risk factors.
- Verify the notes' listing status and trading arrangements on the London Stock Exchange Main Market.
- Assess the effect of the issuance on HSBC Holdings plc's funding profile, leverage, capital, and liquidity using broader company disclosures, as these measures are not provided here.