Hsbc Holdings Plc SEC Filings

The New York Stock Exchange LLC filed a Form 25 to remove from listing and/or registration, under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act, HSBC Holdings plc 7.336% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026.

The notice references compliance with Exchange rules to strike the class from listing and includes statements regarding issuer compliance with voluntary withdrawal requirements.

HSBC Holdings plc launched three senior unsecured note offerings: $2,250,000,000 4.619% fixed-to-floating notes due 2031, $2,250,000,000 5.133% fixed-to-floating notes due 2036, and $500,000,000 floating-rate notes due 2031. The 2031 series pay 4.619% until November 6, 2030, then a SOFR-based floating rate plus 1.190% to maturity on November 6, 2031. The 2036 series pay 5.133% until November 6, 2035, then a SOFR-based floating rate plus 1.430% to maturity on November 6, 2036. The $500,000,000 tranche pays a SOFR-based floating rate plus 1.190% to November 6, 2031.

Redemption terms include make-whole for the fixed/floating tranches and par calls on November 6, 2030 (2031 notes) and November 6, 2035 (2036 notes); the floating-rate notes are callable at par on November 6, 2030. Expected NYSE listing is within 30 days of initial delivery. Stated proceeds before expenses are $2,243,250,000, $2,241,000,000, and $498,500,000, with underwriting discounts shown as 0.300%, 0.400%, and 0.300%, respectively. Key risks include agreement to UK bail-in powers and limited remedies with no acceleration for non-payment except upon certain winding-up events.

HSBC Holdings plc updated its share capital and voting rights. As of 30 October 2025, the company had 17,201,971,220 ordinary shares of US$0.50 in issue, with no shares held in treasury.

This means the total number of voting rights is 17,201,971,220. Shareholders can use this figure as the denominator when assessing whether their holdings trigger disclosure requirements under UK and Hong Kong rules.

HSBC Holdings plc reported a manager share transaction. On 29 October 2025, Group Chief Information Officer Stuart Riley sold 22,404 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each at £10.69 per share on the London Stock Exchange, for a total of £239,498.76. The disclosure is made in accordance with the UK version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

HSBC Holdings filed a joint update on the proposal to privatise Hang Seng Bank via a scheme of arrangement under section 673 of the Companies Ordinance. With the Executive’s consent under Rule 8.2 of the Takeovers Code, the latest date to despatch the Scheme Document has been extended from 30 October 2025 to 17 December 2025.

A detailed timetable will be set out in the Scheme Document and a joint announcement upon despatch. On the basis that despatch occurs on or before 17 December 2025, and subject to the satisfaction (or, if applicable, waiver) of the Conditions, the proposal is currently expected to complete within the first quarter of 2026.

The update reiterates the standard caution that the proposal will only proceed if all Conditions are met or waived by the Conditions Long Stop Date, and advises care when dealing in the securities of HSBC Holdings and Hang Seng Bank.

HSBC Holdings plc announced the publication of a Base Prospectus Supplement dated 29 October 2025 to its 28 March 2025 Base Prospectus (with prior supplements dated 30 April 2025 and 31 July 2025). The supplement has been approved by the Financial Conduct Authority and is now available via HSBC’s issuance programmes page and will be submitted to the FCA’s National Storage Mechanism.

The notice reiterates distribution restrictions: any notes under the programme may be offered outside the United States to non‑U.S. persons under Regulation S, or within the United States to Qualified Institutional Buyers in accordance with Rule 144A. HSBC reports assets of US$3,234bn as of 30 September 2025.

HSBC Holdings plc reported a PDMR share transaction on a Form 6-K. On 27 October 2025, Ian Stuart, Chief Executive of HSBC UK Bank plc, acquired 16 ordinary shares under the UK Share Incentive Plan at £9.94564 per share. The total consideration was £159.13. The shares have a nominal value of US$0.50 and the transaction took place on the London Stock Exchange (XLON).

HSBC Holdings plc reported 3Q25 results on Form 6‑K. Reported profit before tax was $7.3bn, down $1.2bn year over year, as operating expenses rose to $10.1bn including $1.4bn of legal provisions. Revenue increased 5% to $17.8bn, with net interest income up 15% to $8.8bn and continued strength in Wealth. Expected credit losses were $1.0bn, broadly stable.

Annualised RoTE was 12.3%; excluding notable items it was 16.4%. The CET1 ratio was 14.5%. The Board approved a third interim dividend of $0.10 per share, and the previously announced $3bn share buy‑back was completed on 24 October.

For 9M25, reported profit before tax was $23.1bn, lower year over year mainly due to notable items. On outlook, HSBC targets a mid‑teens or better RoTE for 2025 (excluding notable items) and now expects 2025 banking NII of $43bn or better. The group has announced an intention not to initiate share buy‑backs temporarily in the context of a proposal to privatise Hang Seng Bank, which is expected to have an approximate 125 bps day‑one CET1 impact after requisite approvals.

HSBC Holdings plc announced a Zoom meeting for investors and analysts to discuss its 3Q 2025 earnings release, hosted by Group CFO Pam Kaur. The presentation is available at the company’s investor site, with a direct PDF link provided.

The webcast begins at 7:45am London, 3:45pm Hong Kong, and 2:45am New York. Replay access is available from 29 October 12:00pm GMT to 30 November 2025 12:00pm GMT via HSBC’s investor relations page. As context, HSBC reported assets of US$3,234bn as of 30 September 2025.