Current Share structure
Since 2 July 1999, HSBC Holdings has one class of ordinary shares, denominated in US$0.50.
It has a dual primary listing in the UK and Hong Kong SAR, and shares may be held on the UK register or the Hong Kong register. The Hong Kong register only includes members who are resident in the Hong Kong SAR.
In the United States of America, HSBC has an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programme under which each American Depositary Share (ADS) represents five US$0.50 ordinary shares. For further details, please contact our Depositary, The Bank of New York: 1-888-269-2377 or 610-312-5315
On 28 July 2000, HSBC Holdings plc US$0.50 ordinary shares began trading on the Paris Stock Exchange.
On 18 February 2004, HSBC Holdings plc US$0.50 ordinary shares began trading on the Bermuda Stock Exchange.
HSBC Stock symbols
UK |
HSBA |
Hong Kong |
005 |
ADR |
HBC |
France |
HSB |
Bermuda |
HSBC |
ISIN |
GB0005405286 |
ADR CUSIP |
404280406 |