HSBC: Notice of Redemption

15 May 2026

News Release

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC NOTICE OF REDEMPTION AND CANCELLATION OF LISTING To the holders of: CNH2,750,000,000 3.40% Notes due 2027 (Series 43) ISIN Code: XS2355184149 (the 'Notes')

Notice is hereby irrevocably given to the holders of the Notes (the 'Noteholders') that, pursuant to Condition 6(c) (Redemption at the Option of the Issuer) of the terms and conditions of the Notes and paragraph 16 (Issuer's optional redemption (Call): Condition 6(c)) of the final terms dated 18 June 2021, relating to the Notes (the 'Final Terms'), on 29 June 2026 (the 'Redemption Date') HSBC Holdings plc will exercise its option to redeem all of the outstanding Notes at CNH1,000,000 per Calculation Amount (as defined in the Final Terms), together with accrued but unpaid interest from (and including) 29 June 2025 to (but excluding) the Redemption Date.

Noteholders should look to the relevant clearing systems through which their Notes are held for repayment.

The listing of the Notes on the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and the admission of the Notes to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange plc will be cancelled on, or shortly after, 30 June 2026, and the Notes will be delisted from the Taipei Exchange of Taiwan automatically upon full redemption.

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Investor enquiries to:

Greg Case +44 (0) 20 7992 3825 [email protected]

Media enquiries to:

Press Office +44 (0) 20 7991 8096 [email protected]

Note to editors: HSBC Holdings plc

HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 56 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,306bn at 31 March 2026, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.

The Notes have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 'Securities Act'), or any state securities laws and, unless so registered, may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or the benefit of, US persons, as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, except pursuant to an exemption from or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act and in compliance with any applicable state securities laws.

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This news release is issued by

HSBC Holdings plc

Registered Office and Group Head Office:

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

Incorporated in England and Wales with limited liability. Registration number 617987