HSBC Holdings (HSBC) reports 17.18B voting rights with no treasury shares

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HSBC Holdings plc reports that, as of 27 November 2025, its issued share capital consists of 17,175,239,862 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each, with no shares held in treasury. Because there are no treasury shares, shareholders have the same total number of voting rights as the number of shares in issue.

The company confirms that the total number of voting rights in HSBC Holdings plc is 17,175,239,862. Shareholders can use this figure as the denominator when calculating whether they must notify their ownership interest, or any change in that interest, under UK and Hong Kong disclosure rules.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 November

HSBC Holdings plc

42nd Floor, 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  

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

28 November 2025

Voting Rights and Capital

The following notification is made in accordance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.

On 27 November 2025, the issued share capital of HSBC Holdings plc was 17,175,239,862 ordinary shares of US$0.50. No shares are held in treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in HSBC Holdings plc is 17,175,239,862. This figure for the total number of voting rights may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, HSBC Holdings plc under the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and/or under Part XV of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance. Any such notification should be sent to investorrelations@hsbc.com and shareholderquestions@hsbc.com.

Lee Davis  

Group Governance

shareholderquestions@hsbc.com

+44 (0)20 7991 8888

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: Aileen Taylor

Title: Group Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Date: 28 November 2025

FAQ

How many voting rights does HSBC (HSBC) currently have outstanding?

As of 27 November 2025, HSBC Holdings plc has a total of 17,175,239,862 voting rights, matching its issued ordinary share capital.

What is the issued share capital of HSBC (HSBC) as of 27 November 2025?

The issued share capital of HSBC Holdings plc is 17,175,239,862 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each as of 27 November 2025.

Does HSBC (HSBC) hold any treasury shares as of the latest update?

No. HSBC Holdings plc states that no shares are held in treasury, so all issued shares carry voting rights.

Why is HSBC (HSBC) disclosing its total voting rights?

HSBC discloses its total voting rights to help shareholders calculate whether they must notify their interest or changes in interest under UK FCA rules and Hong Kong securities regulations.

Which regulations are relevant to HSBC (HSBC) shareholders for voting rights notifications?

Shareholders may need to notify their interests under the UK FCA's Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and Part XV of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance.