30 September 2014

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

SECOND INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR 2014

The Directors of HSBC Holdings plc have declared the second interim dividend for 2014 of US$0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on 9 October 2014 to holders of record on 21 August 2014 on the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register and on 22 August 2014 on the Principal Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch Register.

34,787,645 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each have been allotted by HSBC Holdings plc to those shareholders who elected to receive the scrip dividend alternative. 

The shares will be issued on 9 October 2014 and will rank pari passu with the existing issued ordinary shares of the Company. Application will be made to the Financial Conduct Authority for the shares to be admitted to the Official List and to the London Stock Exchange for the shares to be admitted to trading. 

Dealings are expected to commence on 9 October 2014.

Ben J S Mathews

Group Company Secretary

HSBC Holdings plc