HSBC 6-K: Tender offer

HSBC Holdings plc

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001654954-26-009540

HSBC filed a 6-K (foreign company report) with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026. HSBC Holdings plc announced a cash tender offer to purchase up to $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding $3,000,000,000 6.000% Perpetual Subordinated Contingent Convertible Securities at 100.50% of principal, funded with cash on hand and conditioned on a concurrent new… The stock moved -1.5% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

HSBC Holdings plc announced a cash tender offer to purchase up to $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding $3,000,000,000 6.000% Perpetual Subordinated Contingent Convertible Securities at 100.50% of principal, funded with cash on hand and conditioned on a concurrent new issuance of perpetual subordinated contingent convertible securities.

Key details

Maximum Tender Amount$1.0B
Aggregate outstanding principal amount of Securities subject to the Offer$3.0B
Purchase Price as percentage of principal amount$101
Consideration per $1,000 principal amount tendered and accepted$1K
Issuer and offerorHSBC Holdings plc
DepositaryGlobal Bondholder Services Corporation
Clearing and settlementThe Depository Trust Company (DTC)

How HSBC stock reacted

Close before

$89.37

Nov 4, 2026

First close after

-1.47%

$88.06

5 trading days

—

Since filing

—

✦ Ask GOAX AI about this filing — what it means for HSBC, what changed since its last filings and what to watch next.

Try it free for 7 days

🔔 Want to stay updated on new SEC filings for HSBC?

Click here

Frequently asked questions

What did HSBC file with the SEC on Nov 5, 2026?

HSBC filed a 6-K (Tender offer). HSBC Holdings plc announced a cash tender offer to purchase up to $1,000,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding $3,000,000,000 6.000% Perpetual Subordinated Contingent Convertible Securities at 100.50% of principal, funded with cash on hand and conditioned on a concurrent new issuance of perpetual subordinated contingent convertible securities.

What does a tender offer mean for HSBC stock?

A contract important enough that investors need to know about it — a big customer contract, a loan, a merger agreement or a partnership.

How do I read a 6-K?

How foreign companies listed in the US report news and events — like an 8-K for them. Look at the exhibit names: "results", "resign", "notice" tell you the topic. Many 6-Ks are routine (meeting notices); results and leadership changes matter most.

Why are SEC filings important?

Public companies must tell the SEC about anything that can change their value — results, leadership changes, big deals, new shares, bankruptcy. Filings are the official source, often before the news. A 6-K (foreign company report): How foreign companies listed in the US report news and events — like an 8-K for them.

How did HSBC stock react to this filing?

HSBC closed at $89.37 before the filing and $88.06 on Nov 5, 2026 (-1.47%).

Other HSBC SEC filings

Get alerts when HSBC files with the SEC, plus live charts, key levels and news for 13,000+ stocks.

Try SEPT free for 7 days