19 September 2018

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

SECOND INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR 2018

The Directors of HSBC Holdings plc (the "Company") have declared the second interim dividend for 2018 of US$0.10 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on 27 September 2018 to holders of record on 17 August 2018 on the Principal Register in the United Kingdom, the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch Register.

20,239,883 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each will be allotted and issued on 27 September 2018 by the Company to those shareholders who elected to receive the scrip dividend alternative.

The shares 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 27 September 2018.

For and on behalf of

HSBC Holdings plc

Ben J S Mathews

Group Company Secretary

HSBC Holdings plc

Registered Office and Group Head Office:

8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, United Kingdom Web:www.hsbc.com

Incorporated in England with limited liability. Registered number 617987

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