24 April 2014
HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
FOURTH INTERIM DIVIDEND FOR 2013
The Directors of HSBC Holdings plc have declared the fourth interim dividend for 2013 of US$0.19 per ordinary share. The dividend is payable on 30 April 2014 to holders of record on 13 March 2014 on the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register and on 14 March 2014 on the Principal Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch Register.
184,047,509 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 30 April 2014 and will rank pari passu with the existing issued ordinary shares of the Company.
Application has been 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 30 April 2014.
Ben J S Mathews
Group Company Secretary
HSBC Holdings plc