HSBC Holdings (HSBC) reports total voting rights and issued share capital

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HSBC Holdings plc reports its updated share capital and voting rights. On 29 December 2025, the company had 17,175,239,862 ordinary shares with a nominal value of US$0.50 each in issue, and no shares were held in treasury. Because there are no treasury shares, the total number of voting rights is also 17,175,239,862. Shareholders can use this figure as the denominator when working out whether they must disclose any interest or change in interest under UK and Hong Kong disclosure rules.

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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 December

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

29 December 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 29 December 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: 29 December 2025

FAQ

What is the total number of HSBC (HSBC) voting rights as of 29 December 2025?

As of 29 December 2025, HSBC Holdings plc had a total of 17,175,239,862 voting rights.

How many HSBC (HSBC) ordinary shares were in issue on 29 December 2025?

On 29 December 2025, HSBC Holdings plc had 17,175,239,862 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each in issue.

Does HSBC (HSBC) hold any treasury shares as of 29 December 2025?

No. As of 29 December 2025, no HSBC Holdings plc shares were held in treasury.

Why is HSBC’s total voting rights figure important for shareholders?

The 17,175,239,862 total voting rights figure is used by shareholders as the denominator to determine whether they must notify interests or changes in interests under UK FCA Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and Part XV of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance.

Which regulations are referenced in this HSBC (HSBC) voting rights update?

The update references the UK Financial Conduct Authority Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rule 5.6.1 and Part XV of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Ordinance.

Where should HSBC (HSBC) shareholders send disclosure notifications about their shareholdings?

Shareholders should send notifications to investorrelations@hsbc.com and shareholderquestions@hsbc.com.