HSBC (HSBC) details 17.18B voting rights and issued share capital
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
6-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HSBC Holdings plc reported its current voting share capital. As of 29 June 2026, the company had 17,183,563,842 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each in issue, with no shares held in treasury. This means there are 17,183,563,842 total voting rights in HSBC. Shareholders can use this figure to calculate whether they must notify their ownership or changes in their holdings under UK and Hong Kong disclosure rules.
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Key Figures
Ordinary shares in issue: 17,183,563,842 shares
Nominal value per share: US$0.50 per share
Total voting rights: 17,183,563,842 rights
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Ordinary shares in issue
17,183,563,842 shares
Issued share capital as of 29 June 2026
Nominal value per share
US$0.50 per share
Ordinary shares of HSBC Holdings plc
Total voting rights
17,183,563,842 rights
Equal to issued ordinary shares, no treasury shares
Key Terms
voting rights, treasury, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1, Part XV of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance
4 terms
voting rights financial
"Therefore, the total number of voting rights in HSBC Holdings plc is 17,183,563,842."
Voting rights are the ability of shareholders to have a say in important company decisions, like choosing leaders or approving big changes. They matter because they give owners a voice in how the company is run, similar to how voters influence elections, ensuring the company acts in shareholders’ interests.
treasury financial
"No shares are held in treasury."
The treasury is the department or area within a government or organization responsible for managing its money, finances, and financial strategies. It handles tasks like collecting revenue, paying bills, and planning for future financial needs, much like a household manages its budget. For investors, understanding the treasury is important because it influences interest rates, government spending, and overall economic stability.
Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 regulatory
"The following notification is made in accordance with the Financial Conduct Authority Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1."
Part XV of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance regulatory
"under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and/or under Part XV of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance."
FAQ
What is HSBC (HSBC) total number of voting rights as of June 2026?
HSBC has 17,183,563,842 voting rights as of 29 June 2026. This equals the number of ordinary shares in issue, since no shares are held in treasury, and is the key denominator for regulatory ownership disclosures.
Why is HSBC (HSBC) disclosing its total voting rights in this filing?
HSBC discloses total voting rights to assist shareholders in meeting disclosure obligations. Investors use this figure as the denominator when determining if they must notify interests under UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and Hong Kong securities laws.