HSBC issues three yen senior bonds out to 2037

HSBC Holdings plc issued three tranches of JPY senior unsecured callable bonds and applied to list them on Euronext Dublin’s Global Exchange Market.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc reported the issuance of three Japanese yen-denominated senior unsecured callable bond tranches on September 11, 2026. The company issued ¥21,600,000,000 of 2.769% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds due September 2030, ¥25,700,000,000 of 3.227% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds due September 2032, and ¥7,000,000,000 of 3.879% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds due September 2037.

Application has been made to list and trade these bonds on the Official List and Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin. HSBC states that the bonds are not registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may only be offered or sold pursuant to applicable exemptions.

Filing Explained

The filing records HSBC Holdings plc issuing debt securities, not shares; it discloses no share issuance, dilution, conversion mechanics, or use of proceeds, so no ownership change for existing common holders is stated.

Key Figures

Bond Tranche (2030) Principal: ¥21,600,000,000 Bond Tranche (2032) Principal: ¥25,700,000,000 Bond Tranche (2037) Principal: ¥7,000,000,000 +4 more

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Bond Tranche (2030) Principal ¥21,600,000,000 2.769% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds due September 2030

Bond Tranche (2032) Principal ¥25,700,000,000 3.227% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds due September 2032

Bond Tranche (2037) Principal ¥7,000,000,000 3.879% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds due September 2037

Coupon (2030 Bonds) 2.769% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds due September 2030

Coupon (2032 Bonds) 3.227% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds due September 2032

Coupon (2037 Bonds) 3.879% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds due September 2037

Total Assets US$3,438 billion HSBC assets at June 30, 2026

Key Terms

Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds, Global Exchange Market, Regulation S, Securities Act of 1933

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Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds financial

"issued ¥21,600,000,000 2.769% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds"

Global Exchange Market financial

"to trade the Bonds on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin"

A global exchange market is the network of stock, bond, commodity and other financial exchanges around the world where securities and contracts are bought and sold, along with the electronic systems that connect them. It matters to investors because prices, liquidity and trading hours on one exchange can affect markets elsewhere much like how traffic on one highway can create jams on connected roads; global links influence risk, opportunity and the speed at which information is reflected in prices.

Regulation S regulatory

"persons, as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act"

Regulation S is a set of rules that allows companies to sell securities (like shares or bonds) to investors outside the United States without having to follow all U.S. securities laws. It matters because it makes it easier for companies to raise money from international investors while still complying with U.S. regulations.

Securities Act of 1933 regulatory

"not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933"

FAQ

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What bond issuance did HSBC (HSBC) announce in this Form 6-K?

HSBC announced the issuance of three yen-denominated senior unsecured callable bond tranches totaling ¥21.6bn due 2030, ¥25.7bn due 2032, and ¥7.0bn due 2037, each with a fixed coupon and callable structure.

What are the coupons and maturities of HSBC’s new bonds?

HSBC issued 2.769% bonds due September 2030, 3.227% bonds due September 2032, and 3.879% bonds due September 2037, all described as Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds of different series.

Where will HSBC’s new bonds be listed and traded?

HSBC has applied to list the bonds on the Official List of the Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin and to trade them on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.

Are HSBC’s newly issued bonds registered under the U.S. Securities Act?

No. HSBC states the bonds have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may only be offered or sold under an applicable exemption and in compliance with any relevant state securities laws.

How large is HSBC relative to this bond issuance?

HSBC reports US$3,438 billion of assets as of June 30, 2026, describing itself as one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations, indicating a very large balance sheet relative to the sizes of the bond tranches.

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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  

11 September 2026

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

ISSUANCE OF SENIOR UNSECURED BONDS

On 11 September 2026, HSBC Holdings plc issued ¥21,600,000,000 2.769% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds - Thirteenth Series (2026) due September 2030, ¥25,700,000,000 3.227% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds - Fourteenth Series (2026) due September 2032 and ¥7,000,000,000 3.879% Senior Unsecured Callable Bonds - Fifteenth Series (2026) due September 2037 (together, the 'Bonds').

Application has been made to list the Bonds on the Official List of the Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin ('Euronext Dublin') and to trade the Bonds on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.

Investor enquiries to:

Greg Case                    +44 (0) 20 7992 3825                 investorrelations@hsbc.com

Media enquiries to:

Press Office                 +44 (0) 20 7991 8096                 pressoffice@hsbc.com

Note to editors:

HSBC Holdings plc

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 56 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,438bn at 30 June 2026, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.

DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES

The Bonds have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act'), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or the benefit of, US persons, as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, except pursuant to an exemption from or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with any applicable state securities laws.

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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: 11 September 2026