HSBC 6-K: SEC filing

HSBC Holdings plc

Filed with the SEC on · accession 0001654954-26-009678

HSBC filed a 6-K (foreign company report) with the SEC on Nov 12, 2026. HSBC Holdings plc issued 23,616 ordinary shares under its HSBC Share Plan 2011 block listing during the period from October 30 to November 10, 2026. The stock moved -1.2% by the first close after the filing.

Summary of the filing

HSBC Holdings plc issued 23,616 ordinary shares under its HSBC Share Plan 2011 block listing during the period from October 30 to November 10, 2026. The newly issued shares rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares, and the company's issued share capital stood at 17,130,541,383 ordinary shares as of November 10, 2026.

Key details

Ordinary shares issued under HSBC Share Plan 2011 during the period$24K
Total issued share capital as of November 10, 2026$17.1B
Remaining balance of unallotted securities under HSBC Share Plan 2011 after issuance$8.8M
IssuerHSBC Holdings plc
Group company secretaryAngela McEntee
Group governanceLee Davis

How HSBC stock reacted

Close before

$90.20

Nov 11, 2026

First close after

-1.24%

$89.08

5 trading days

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Frequently asked questions

What did HSBC file with the SEC on Nov 12, 2026?

HSBC filed a 6-K (SEC filing). HSBC Holdings plc issued 23,616 ordinary shares under its HSBC Share Plan 2011 block listing during the period from October 30 to November 10, 2026. The newly issued shares rank pari passu with existing ordinary shares, and the company's issued share capital stood at 17,130,541,383 ordinary shares as of November 10, 2026.

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 $90.20 before the filing and $89.08 on Nov 12, 2026 (-1.24%).

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