HSBC Holdings plc - Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by HSBC Holdings plc, dated April 20, 2026, announces the payment details for the fourth interim dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The dividend was approved by the Directors on February 25, 2026.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. It focuses exclusively on dividend distribution details.
- Dividend Amount: US$0.45 per ordinary share.
- ADS Dividend: US$2.25 per American Depositary Share (representing five ordinary shares).
- Payment Date: April 30, 2026.
- Record Date: March 13, 2026.
- Currency Options: Payable in US dollars, sterling, or Hong Kong dollars.
- Exchange Rates Applied: US$1 = HK$7.828760; £1 = US$1.351288 (quoted April 20, 2026).
- Converted Amounts: Approximately HK$3.522942 or £0.333016 per ordinary share.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data against prior periods or disclose material changes in financial performance.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, future guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items. It is a procedural announcement regarding dividend payment logistics.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the record date of March 13, 2026, to confirm eligibility for the dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of April 30, 2026, for cash receipt.
- Check the specific currency election available for your share register (UK, Hong Kong, or Bermuda).
- Validate the exchange rates used for non-USD payments if holding shares in sterling or Hong Kong dollars.