HSBC Issues A$1.75B Senior Unsecured Notes

TL;DR

HSBC just dropped A$1.75B in new debt notes, maturing in 2031 and 2036. Euronext Dublin listing incoming.

AI Summary

On August 28, 2025, HSBC Holdings plc announced the issuance of A$1.75 billion in senior unsecured notes under its A$10 billion Debt Issuance Programme. This includes A$450 million in Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes due 2031, A$600 million in Fixed-to-Floating Rate Notes due 2036, and A$700 million in Floating Rate Notes due 2031. The notes are intended to be listed on the Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin.

Why It Matters

This issuance provides HSBC with additional funding, potentially strengthening its capital base and supporting its ongoing operations and strategic initiatives.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — The filing is a standard debt issuance announcement with no immediate negative financial implications disclosed.

Key Numbers

• A$1.75B — Total Notes Issued (Aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes issued by HSBC Holdings plc.)
• A$10B — Debt Issuance Programme Size (The total authorized amount under HSBC's debt issuance program.)

Key Players & Entities

• HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Issuer of the notes
• A$450,000,000 (dollar_amount) — Principal amount of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2031
• A$600,000,000 (dollar_amount) — Principal amount of Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2036
• A$700,000,000 (dollar_amount) — Principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2031
• A$10,000,000,000 (dollar_amount) — Total value of the Debt Issuance Programme
• 28 August 2025 (date) — Date of issuance and filing
• 28 August 2031 (date) — Maturity date for two tranches of notes
• 28 August 2036 (date) — Maturity date for one tranche of notes
• Euronext Dublin (company) — Exchange where notes will be listed

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $450,000,000 — August 2025, HSBC Holdings plc issued A$450,000,000 Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Unsecured
• $600,000,000 — or Unsecured Notes due 28 August 2031, A$600,000,000 Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Unsecured
• $700,000,000 — red Notes due 28 August 2036  and A$700,000,000 Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes du
• $10,000,000,000 — ogether, the ' Notes ') under its A$10,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme.   App
• $3,214b — tries and territories. With assets of US$3,214bn at 30 June 2025, HSBC is one

Filing Documents

• a0479x.htm (6-K) — 15KB
• 0001654954-25-010117.txt ( ) — 16KB

From the Filing

OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES a0479x 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 August   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     28 August 2025   HSBC HOLDINGS PLC ISSUANCE OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES   On 28 August 2025, HSBC Holdings plc issued A$450,000,000 Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 28 August 2031, A$600,000,000 Fixed-to-Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 28 August 2036  and A$700,000,000 Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 28 August 2031  (together, the ' Notes ') under its A$10,000,000,000 Debt Issuance Programme.   Application has been made to list the Notes on the Official List of the Irish Stock Exchange plc trading as Euronext Dublin (' Euronext Dublin ') and to trade the Notes on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.      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    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$3,214bn at 30 June 2025, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.   DISCLAIMER - INTENDED ADDRESSEES   The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the United Act '), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or the benefit of, US persons, as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, except pursuant to an exemption from or in a transaction not in compliance with any applicable state securities laws.   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: 28 August 2025

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