HSBC Prices $2.25 Billion Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2034

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HSBC Holdings plc has priced a $2.25 billion offering of 5.208% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Unsecured Notes due 2034, securing significant long-term funding.

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• Debt Offering Priced

  HSBC Holdings plc priced $2.25 billion in Senior Unsecured Notes on May 7, 2026, with settlement expected on May 12, 2026.

• Maturity and Coupon

  The notes mature on May 12, 2034, and will bear an initial fixed rate coupon of 5.208% per annum.

• Capital Market Access

  The successful issuance highlights HSBC's ability to raise significant capital in the debt markets, providing funding for general corporate purposes.

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This debt offering provides HSBC with substantial capital, enhancing its liquidity and funding profile. The successful pricing of these senior unsecured notes demonstrates the company's continued access to capital markets, which is particularly relevant given recent reports of a slight decline in Q1 profit and increased credit losses. This funding strengthens the balance sheet and supports general corporate purposes, contributing to financial stability.