Last checked at 24 Sep 2015 09:30
24 September 2015
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
SECOND INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR 2015
The Directors of HSBC Holdings plc (the "Company") have declared the second interim dividend for 2015 of US$0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on 2 October 2015 to holders of record on 14 August 2015 on the Principal Register in the United Kingdom or the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch register.
18,425,272 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each have been allotted by the Company to those shareholders who elected to receive the scrip dividend alternative.
The shares will be issued on 2 October 2015 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 2 October 2015.
For and on behalf of
HSBC Holdings plc
Ben J S Mathews
Group Company Secretary