[6-K] HSBC HOLDINGS PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc issued senior unsecured notes in three tranches: US$2,250,000,000 4.619% fixed-to-floating notes due 2031, US$2,250,000,000 5.133% fixed-to-floating notes due 2036, and US$500,000,000 floating-rate notes due 2031.

Application will be made to list the notes on the New York Stock Exchange. The notes were issued under an indenture dated 26 August 2009, as most recently amended by the 37th supplemental indenture dated 6 November 2025, and were offered pursuant to an effective shelf registration on Form F-3 via a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus.

Insights

Capital markets analyst

Large, routine multi-tranche funding; neutral impact.

HSBC completed a multi-tranche senior unsecured offering: US$2,250,000,000 4.619% fixed-to-floating due 2031, US$2,250,000,000 5.133% fixed-to-floating due 2036, and US$500,000,000 floating-rate due 2031. These instruments fund at the holding company level under the established 2009 indenture framework.

The filing notes planned NYSE listing and that the offering was made off an effective Form F-3 shelf via prospectus supplement. Proceeds use and pricing dynamics beyond coupon terms are not detailed here, keeping the read-through neutral.

Subsequent disclosures may provide settlement details or any additional terms; actual secondary trading activity will depend on market conditions following NYSE listing.

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  

6 November 2025

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

ISSUANCE OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES

HSBC Holdings plc has today issued US$2,250,000,000 4.619% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2031 (the '2031 Fixed/Floating Rate Notes'), US$2,250,000,000 5.133% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2036 (the '2036 Fixed/Floating Rate Notes'), and US$500,000,000 Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2031 (the 'Floating Rate Notes' and, together with the 2031 Fixed/Floating Rate Notes and the 2036 Fixed/Floating Rate Notes, the 'Notes') pursuant to an indenture dated 26 August 2009 (as amended and supplemented from time to time and as most recently amended and supplemented by a 37th supplemental indenture dated 6 November 2025).

Application will be made to list the Notes on the New York Stock Exchange.

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

Disclaimers

The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'). The offering was made solely by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus, which have been filed with the SEC. You may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov or by writing or telephoning us at either of the following addresses: 

Group Company Secretary

HSBC Holdings plc

8 Canada Square

London E14 5HQ

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 20 7991 8888

HSBC Holdings plc

c/o HSBC Bank USA, National Association

66 Hudson Boulevard East, 545W9

New York, NY 10001

Attn: Company Secretary

Tel: +1 212 525 5000                                                                                                              

The distribution of this announcement in certain jurisdictions may be restricted by law. Persons into whose possession this announcement comes are required to inform themselves about and to observe any such restrictions.

This announcement does not constitute an offer or an invitation to subscribe or purchase any of the Notes. No action has been taken in any jurisdiction to permit a public offering of the Notes where such action is required other than in the US. The offer and sale of the Notes may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions.

For and on behalf of

HSBC Holdings plc

Aileen Taylor

Company Secretary

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 57 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,234bn at 30 September 2025, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.

ends/all

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: 06 November 2025

FAQ

What did HSBC (HSBC) issue in this 6-K?

HSBC issued senior unsecured notes in three tranches: US$2,250,000,000 4.619% due 2031, US$2,250,000,000 5.133% due 2036, and US$500,000,000 floating-rate due 2031.

What are the maturities and coupons of HSBC's new notes?

Maturities: 2031 (two tranches) and 2036. Coupons: 4.619% fixed-to-floating (2031), 5.133% fixed-to-floating (2036), and a floating-rate tranche due 2031.

Will HSBC list these notes?

Application will be made to list the notes on the New York Stock Exchange.

Under what documentation were the notes issued?

They were issued under an indenture dated 26 August 2009, most recently amended by the 37th supplemental indenture dated 6 November 2025.

What registration format was used for the offering?

The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3, via a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus filed with the SEC.

How large is HSBC's balance sheet referenced here?

Assets were US$3,234bn at 30 September 2025, as noted in the company overview.