HSBC Holdings plc (00005) published its January 2026 monthly return, confirming that the issued ordinary share count remained unchanged at 17,175,239,862. The public float requirement of 25% was satisfied for the period, and one non-cumulative Series A Sterling Preference Share also showed no changes.

Under the HSBC Holdings Savings-Related Share Option Plan (UK), 5,795,139 shares were exercised using shares acquired in the market by an Employee Benefit Trust, resulting in no net increase to the company’s issued share capital. Additionally, 215,239 options lapsed. No new shares were issued in connection with share plans.

Information on multiple perpetual subordinated contingent convertible securities in various currencies was presented, with no conversion activity during the month. No overall changes were reported for the company’s treasury shares in January 2026.