HSBC 6-K: 17.42 bn shares form new regulatory denominator

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc has filed a Form 6-K to report its monthly Voting Rights and Capital position under UK FCA DTR 5.6.1.

On 30 July 2025 the bank had 17,420,706,187 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each in issue and no shares in treasury. Therefore, total voting rights equal 17,420,706,187. Investors should use this figure as the denominator when assessing disclosure thresholds required by UK Disclosure Guidance & Transparency Rules and Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Ordinance. Any substantial shareholding notifications should be sent to the investor‐relations email addresses provided.

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Securities Analyst

TL;DR: Routine voting-rights update; confirms 17.4 bn shares outstanding, zero treasury stock; informational only, no valuation impact.

The filing is a standard monthly disclosure mandated by UK and HK regulations. It verifies the current share count and confirms that HSBC is not using treasury shares that could influence EPS calculations or capital actions. Because the number of shares has not materially changed, there is no direct impact on valuation, dividends, or capital ratios. However, investors and short-interest trackers should update their models to reflect the 17.42 bn denominator when calculating ownership percentages or regulatory reporting thresholds.

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 July

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

31 July 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 30 July 2025, the issued share capital of HSBC Holdings plc was 17,420,706,187 ordinary shares of US$0.50. No shares are held in treasury.

Therefore, the total number of voting rights in HSBC Holdings plc is 17,420,706,187. 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: 31 July 2025

FAQ

How many ordinary shares does HSBC (HSBC) have in issue as of 30 July 2025?

HSBC reported 17,420,706,187 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each in issue.

Does HSBC hold any treasury shares?

No, the filing states that no shares are held in treasury.

Why is the voting-rights figure important to investors?

The 17.42 bn figure is the denominator investors use to determine if their holdings cross UK or HK disclosure thresholds.

Where should substantial shareholding notifications be sent?

Send notifications to investorrelations@hsbc.com and shareholderquestions@hsbc.com.