HSBC issues 12,955 shares under employee plan

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reported routine equity issuance under its existing block listing arrangements for employee and related share plans.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) reported routine equity issuance under its existing block listing arrangements for employee and related share plans. During the period from 1 August to 31 August 2026, the company issued 12,955 Ordinary Shares of US$0.50 each under the HSBC Share Plan 2011. These new shares rank pari passu with all existing Ordinary Shares. As at 31 August 2026, HSBC’s issued share capital comprised 17,169,701,783 Ordinary Shares. The filing also lists remaining unallotted share capacities across various employee and executive share plans, including large balances for the acquisition-related obligations and group option plans.

Key Figures

Ordinary Shares issued in Period: 12,955 shares Par value of Ordinary Shares: US$0.50 each Issued share capital: 17,169,701,783 Ordinary Shares +4 more

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Ordinary Shares issued in Period 12,955 shares Issued under HSBC Share Plan 2011 from 1 August to 31 August 2026

Par value of Ordinary Shares US$0.50 each Par value of HSBC Ordinary Shares issued under share plans

Issued share capital 17,169,701,783 Ordinary Shares Total issued share capital as at 31 August 2026

HSBC Share Plan 2011 unallotted balance 8,803,969 shares Block listing balance after issuing 12,955 shares

Ongoing acquisition-related obligations 68,325,450 shares Unallotted securities for HSBC Finance Corporation acquisition obligations

Employee SAYE Plan unallotted balance 16,986,053 shares Block listing balance for Employee SAYE Plan

HSBC Holdings Group Share Option Plan unallotted balance 19,458,570 shares Block listing balance for Group Share Option Plan

Key Terms

block listing, pari passu, Employee SAYE Plan, Ordinary Shares, +1 more

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block listing regulatory

"Notification of issuance of equity securities under block listing"

A block listing is a way to move a large chunk of a company’s shares or securities in one go, usually sold or admitted to trading as a single, pre-arranged package to institutional investors. It matters to investors because such concentrated transactions can quickly change the number of shares available, affect the stock’s supply and demand balance, and cause noticeable price moves or shifts in ownership—think of unloading many items at once in a market and suddenly changing its balance.

pari passu financial

"The new Ordinary Shares will rank pari passu with the existing issued"

An instruction that different claims, securities, or creditors are treated equally and share rights or payments on the same priority level. For investors, it means their position will be paid or have voting power alongside others in the same class rather than being favored or subordinated—think of several people standing in one bus line who all get on together rather than some cutting ahead. That parity affects expected recovery in reorganizations, dividend order, and relative risk.

Employee SAYE Plan financial

"Employee SAYE Plan | 16,986,053 | - | 16,986,053"

Ordinary Shares financial

"issued 12,955 Ordinary Shares of US$0.50 each"

Ordinary shares are a type of ownership stake in a company, giving shareholders a right to participate in the company’s profits and decision-making through voting. They are similar to owning a piece of a business, and their value can rise or fall based on the company's performance. Investors buy ordinary shares to potentially earn dividends and benefit from the company's growth over time.

unalloted securities financial

"Share Plan | Previous unalloted securities | Change | Balance"

FAQ

What equity issuance did HSBC (HSBC) report for August 2026?

HSBC issued 12,955 Ordinary Shares of US$0.50 each during the period from 1 August to 31 August 2026 under the HSBC Share Plan 2011, using its existing block listing for that plan.

What is HSBC’s total issued share capital as of 31 August 2026?

As of 31 August 2026, HSBC’s issued share capital consisted of 17,169,701,783 Ordinary Shares. The new shares issued under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 are included in this figure and rank pari passu with all existing Ordinary Shares.

Which share plan did HSBC use for the 12,955 new shares in August 2026?

The 12,955 new Ordinary Shares were issued under the HSBC Share Plan 2011, using the company’s existing block listing allocated for that specific plan.

How many unallotted shares remain under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 block listing?

After issuing 12,955 shares in August 2026, the balance of unallotted securities under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 block listing is 8,803,969 shares, down from 8,816,924 previously unallotted.

What unallotted share capacity is tied to HSBC’s acquisition of HSBC Finance Corporation?

HSBC reports 68,325,450 previous unallotted securities, with no change during the period, leaving a balance of 68,325,450 unallotted shares for ongoing obligations related to the acquisition of HSBC Finance Corporation (formerly Household International Inc.).

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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 September

HSBC Holdings plc

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 .....  

1 September 2026

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

Notification of issuance of equity securities under block listing

This notification is being made in accordance with PRM 1.6.4, and covers the period 1 August to 31 August 2026 (the "Period").

HSBC Holdings plc (the "Company") issued 12,955 Ordinary Shares of US$0.50 each ("Ordinary Shares") during the period for issue under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 under the Company's existing block listing of shares for this purpose. The balance of the Company's block listing is detailed below.

The new Ordinary Shares will rank pari passu with the existing issued Ordinary Shares of the Company.

As at 31 August 2026, the issued share capital of the Company was 17,169,701,783 Ordinary Shares.

Block listing summary:

Share Plan	Previous unalloted securities	Change	Balance of unalloted securties
Employee Share Option Scheme	122,418	-	122,418
Executive Share Option Scheme	1,468,459	-	1,468,459
Employee SAYE Plan	16,986,053	-	16,986,053
Ongoing obligations to issue shares in connection with the acquisition of HSBC Finance Corporation (formerly Household International Inc.)	68,325,450	-	68,325,450
HSBC Holdings Group Share Option Plan	19,458,570	-	19,458,570
HSBC Share Plan	824,887	-	824,887
HSBC Share Plan 2011	8,816,924	(12,955)	8,803,969
HSBC International Employee Share Purchase Plan	1,703,607	-	1,703,607

Lee Davis 

Group Governance

shareholderquestions@hsbc.com

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: Angela McEntee

Title: Group Company Secretary

Date: 01 September 2026