HSBC Holdings PLC Reports 17.2 Billion Voting Rights
Ticker: HBCYF · Form: 6-K · Filed: Oct 31, 2025 · CIK: 1089113
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Hsbc Holdings PLC (HBCYF) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 1 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $0.50 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: voting-rights, capital-structure, disclosure
TL;DR
HSBC's voting rights stand at 17.2B shares as of Oct 30, 2025. No treasury shares.
AI Summary
On October 30, 2025, HSBC Holdings plc reported its issued share capital consisted of 17,201,971,220 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each. The company confirmed that no shares are held in treasury, resulting in a total of 17,201,971,220 voting rights. This figure is to be used by shareholders for regulatory disclosure calculations.
Why It Matters
This filing provides shareholders with the definitive number of voting rights, crucial for calculating their holdings and fulfilling regulatory disclosure requirements in the UK.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine disclosure of voting rights and capital structure, not indicating any new financial risks.
Key Numbers
- 17,201,971,220 — Total Voting Rights (This is the total number of voting rights available to shareholders as of October 30, 2025.)
- 17,201,971,220 — Issued Ordinary Shares (Represents the total number of ordinary shares outstanding, with no shares held in treasury.)
Key Players & Entities
- HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Registrant
- 17,201,971,220 (dollar_amount) — Total voting rights
- 30 October 2025 (date) — Date of share capital report
- US$0.50 (dollar_amount) — Nominal value of ordinary shares
FAQ
What was the total number of issued ordinary shares of HSBC Holdings plc on October 30, 2025?
On October 30, 2025, the issued share capital of HSBC Holdings plc was 17,201,971,220 ordinary shares.
Are any HSBC Holdings plc shares held in treasury?
No, the filing explicitly states that no shares are held in treasury by HSBC Holdings plc.
What is the nominal value of each ordinary share of HSBC Holdings plc?
Each ordinary share of HSBC Holdings plc has a nominal value of US$0.50.
What is the total number of voting rights in HSBC Holdings plc as of October 30, 2025?
The total number of voting rights in HSBC Holdings plc as of October 30, 2025, is 17,201,971,220.
What is the purpose of the reported total number of voting rights for shareholders?
This figure may be used by shareholders as the denominator for calculations by which they will be able to determine if they are required to notify their interest in the share capital of HSBC Holdings plc.
Filing Stats: 322 words · 1 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 10.6 · Accepted 2025-10-31 11:14:34
Key Financial Figures
- $0.50 — was 17,201,971,220 ordinary shares of US$0.50. No shares are held in treasury. 

Filing Documents
- a7283f.htm (6-K) — 13KB
- 0001654954-25-012401.txt ( ) — 14KB
From the Filing
VOTING RIGHTS a7283f   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 October   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 October 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 October 2025, the issued share capital of HSBC Holdings plc was 17,201,971,220 ordinary shares of US$0.50. No shares are held in treasury.   Therefore, the total number of voting rights in HSBC Holdings plc is 17,201,971,220. 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 October 2025