HSBC issues 3,312 shares under employee plan

HSBC Holdings plc reported a small equity issuance under its employee share arrangements.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/29/2026 - 01:35 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc reported a small equity issuance under its employee share arrangements. During the period from 30 April to 28 May 2026, the company issued 3,312 Ordinary Shares of US$0.50 each under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 from its existing block listing. These new shares rank pari passu with all existing Ordinary Shares. As at 28 May 2026, issued share capital stood at 17,183,563,842 Ordinary Shares, with various employee and acquisition-related share plans still holding unallotted block-listed shares.

Key Figures

New shares issued: 3,312 Ordinary Shares Par value per share: US$0.50 per Ordinary Share Total issued share capital: 17,183,563,842 Ordinary Shares +4 more

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New shares issued 3,312 Ordinary Shares Issued under HSBC Share Plan 2011 during 30 April–28 May 2026

Par value per share US$0.50 per Ordinary Share Nominal value of HSBC Ordinary Shares

Total issued share capital 17,183,563,842 Ordinary Shares Issued share capital as at 28 May 2026

Unallotted HSBC Share Plan 2011 8,816,924 securities Balance of unallotted securities after issuing 3,312 shares

Unallotted Employee SAYE Plan 16,986,053 securities Balance of unallotted securities in Employee SAYE Plan

Unallotted HSBC Finance acquisition obligation 68,325,450 securities Ongoing obligations to issue shares for HSBC Finance Corporation acquisition

Unallotted Group Share Option Plan 19,458,570 securities Balance of unallotted securities in HSBC Holdings Group Share Option Plan

Key Terms

block listing, pari passu, Employee SAYE Plan, HSBC Share Plan 2011, +1 more

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block listing financial

"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 Ordinary Shares"

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"

HSBC Share Plan 2011 financial

"HSBC Share Plan 2011 | 8,820,236 | (3,312) | 8,816,924"

issued share capital financial

"As at 28 May 2026, the issued share capital of the Company was 17,183,563,842 Ordinary Shares"

Issued share capital is the total value or number of a company's shares that have been created and given to investors, employees or others; think of it as the slices of a cake that have already been cut and distributed. It matters to investors because it determines ownership percentages, potential voting power and how future share sales can dilute existing holdings, affecting share value and control.

FAQ

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What equity did HSBC (HSBC) issue in this filing?

HSBC issued 3,312 new Ordinary Shares of US$0.50 each under the HSBC Share Plan 2011. These shares came from an existing block listing and form part of the company’s employee share-based compensation arrangements.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares are now in issue after this period?

As at 28 May 2026, HSBC’s issued share capital comprised 17,183,563,842 Ordinary Shares. The 3,312 new shares issued under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 are included in this total alongside all previously issued Ordinary Shares.

What is a block listing in the context of HSBC (HSBC)?

A block listing allows HSBC to issue shares over time under specific share plans without a separate listing for each issue. This filing updates how many shares remain unallotted under various HSBC employee and acquisition-related share schemes.

Which HSBC (HSBC) plan used the new shares during this period?

The HSBC Share Plan 2011 used 3,312 shares during the period. Its balance of unallotted securities decreased from 8,820,236 to 8,816,924, reflecting this issuance while other listed plans showed no change in their unallotted balances.

Do the new HSBC (HSBC) shares differ from existing Ordinary Shares?

The new shares rank pari passu with HSBC’s existing Ordinary Shares. This means they have the same rights to dividends, voting, and capital distribution as all other issued Ordinary Shares of the company.

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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 May

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  

29 May 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 30 April to 28 May 2026 (the "Period").

HSBC Holdings plc (the "Company") issued 3,312 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 28 May 2026, the issued share capital of the Company was 17,183,563,842 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	8,820,236	(3,312)	8,816,924
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: 29 May 2026