HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) sells US$ senior notes with fixed and floating rates

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc has issued four new US dollar senior unsecured notes to global investors. The bank sold US$2,000,000,000 4.398% Fixed/Floating Notes due 2030, US$2,000,000,000 4.675% Fixed/Floating Notes due 2032, US$2,750,000,000 5.279% Fixed/Floating Notes due 2037 and US$1,250,000,000 Floating Rate Notes due 2032.

These notes were issued under an existing shelf registration on Form F-3 and an amended indenture, and application will be made to list them on the New York Stock Exchange. HSBC notes it is one of the world’s largest banking groups, with assets of US$3,233bn as of 31 December 2025.

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 March

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  

 10 March 2026

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

ISSUANCE OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES

HSBC Holdings plc has today issued US$2,000,000,000 4.398% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2030 (the '2030 Fixed/Floating Rate Notes'), US$2,000,000,000 4.675% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2032 (the '2032 Fixed/Floating Rate Notes'), US$2,750,000,000 5.279% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2037 (the '2037 Fixed/Floating Rate Notes') and US$1,250,000,000 Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2032 (the 'Floating Rate Notes' and, together with the 2030 Fixed/Floating Rate Notes, the 2032 Fixed/Floating Rate Notes and the 2037 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 38th supplemental indenture dated 10 March 2026).

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

HSBC Holdings plc                                c/o HSBC Bank USA, National Association

8 Canada Square                                     66 Hudson Boulevard East, 545W9

London E14 5HQ                                    New York, NY 10001

United Kingdom                                     Attn: Company Secretary

Tel: +44 20 7991 8888                            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

Angela McEntee

Group 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 56 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,233bn at 31 December 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: Angela McEntee

Title: Group Company Secretary

Date: 10 March 2026

FAQ

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

HSBC Holdings plc announced the issuance of several US dollar senior unsecured notes. These include fixed-to-floating rate tranches and a floating-rate tranche, all issued under an existing SEC shelf registration, with application to list the notes on the New York Stock Exchange.

What senior unsecured notes did HSBC (HSBC) issue and when are they due?

HSBC issued US$2,000,000,000 4.398% notes due 2030, US$2,000,000,000 4.675% notes due 2032, US$2,750,000,000 5.279% notes due 2037, and US$1,250,000,000 floating rate notes due 2032. Each tranche is senior unsecured debt of HSBC Holdings plc.

Are HSBC’s new senior unsecured notes being listed on an exchange?

HSBC plans to list the new senior unsecured notes on the New York Stock Exchange. The filing states that application will be made for listing, giving investors access to trading these securities on a major U.S. securities exchange once approved.

Under what regulatory framework were HSBC’s new notes offered?

The notes were offered under an effective shelf registration statement on Form F-3 filed with the SEC. Sales were made solely by a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus, both filed with the SEC and available through its EDGAR system or directly from HSBC.

What does HSBC’s Form 6-K say about the nature of this announcement?

The announcement clarifies it does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase the notes in any jurisdiction. It notes that public offering actions have only been taken in the U.S. and that distribution and sales may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions.

How large is HSBC according to this filing?

HSBC reports assets of US$3,233bn as of 31 December 2025. The filing describes HSBC Holdings plc as the parent of the HSBC group, headquartered in London, serving customers from offices in 56 countries and territories worldwide.