Core Insights - HSBC announced cost-cutting plans aiming to save $300 million in 2025 and reduce its cost base by $1.5 billion by the end of 2026, with upfront costs of $1.8 billion over the next two years [1][7]. Financial Performance - HSBC reported annual pre-tax profits of $32.3 billion, an increase of $2 billion from 2023, but below LSEG analysts' estimates of $32.63 billion. Revenues were $65.85 billion, slightly below forecasts of $66.52 billion [3]. Stock Performance - HSBC's stock reached a 20-year high, increasing 40% over the past 12 months and 14% this year, although it dipped 0.8% to £8.91 on Wednesday, valuing the bank at approximately £160 billion ($201 billion) [2]. Strategic Changes - The new CEO, Georges Elhedery, is restructuring the bank by simplifying its structure into "eastern markets" (Asia-Pacific and Middle East) and "western markets" (UK, Europe, and Americas), and reducing the investment banker headcount [4]. Shareholder Returns - HSBC plans to initiate a share buyback program worth up to $2 billion as part of its strategy to enhance shareholder value [5]. Analyst Perspectives - Analysts express cautious optimism regarding HSBC's cost-cutting measures, noting that while the plans are positive, they do not present significant new initiatives. The focus on efficiency is seen as a series of small, coordinated steps [2][6].

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： HSBC Holdings plc 滙豐控股有限公司 呈交日期： 2025年2月19日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | | 是 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00005 | 說明 | 普通股(每股0.50美元) | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | | 事件 ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for HSBC Holdings PLC (5 HK) [1]. Core Insights - HSBC Holdings PLC reported a revenue decline of 11.2% year-on-year, which was below the consensus forecast of -1.9%. The main reason for this decline was a significant drop in non-interest income, which fell by 37.1% year-on-year, contrasting with a consensus expectation of a 12.1% increase. Net interest income decreased by 1.2%, but this was better than the expected decline of 9.9% [3][4][6]. - The cost-to-income ratio increased by 1.7 percentage points to 50.2%, which was better than the consensus estimate of 53.7%. The net profit attributable to common shareholders turned positive at $197 million, although this was below the consensus estimate of $597 million [3][4][6]. - Customer loans increased by 0.2% year-on-year, which was below the expected growth of 1.9%. Total deposits rose by 2.7%, exceeding the Bloomberg consensus estimate of 2.1% [3][4][6]. - The total provision for credit losses was $1.362 billion, up 32.1% year-on-year, which was higher than the consensus estimate of $895 million, which anticipated a decrease of 13.2% [3][4][6]. - The Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio increased by 0.1 percentage points to 14.9%, slightly below the expected 15.0%. The return on equity (ROE) for FY24 decreased by 0.7 percentage points to 13.6%, which was above the consensus estimate of 13.4% [3][4][6]. Summary by Relevant Sections Revenue and Profit - Revenue for Q4 2024 was $11.564 billion, down 11.2% year-on-year, compared to a consensus estimate of -1.9%. Non-interest income was particularly weak, falling 37.1% year-on-year [3][4][6]. Business Segment Performance - Wealth and Personal Banking revenue grew by 59.6%, exceeding the expected 50.2%. Commercial Banking revenue increased by 1.3%, surpassing the forecast of a 1.6% decline. Global Banking and Markets revenue rose by 17.4%, better than the expected 9.0% [3][4][6]. Asset Quality and Provisions - The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio decreased to 2.18%, better than the expected 2.39%. The total provision for credit losses was significantly higher than anticipated, indicating a cautious approach to asset quality [3][4][6]. Capital Adequacy and Returns - The CET1 ratio was reported at 14.9%, slightly below expectations, while the ROE was better than consensus, indicating a relatively strong capital position despite the challenges faced [3][4][6].

代扣所得稅信息 股息所涉及的代扣所得稅 不適用 發行人所發行上市權證/可轉換債券的相關信息 發行人所發行上市權證/可轉換債券 不適用 其他信息 董事會於2025年2月19日批准就截至2024年12月31日止財政年度派發第四次股息每股普通股0.36美元（股息），預期分派金額約 為64億美元。是項股息將於2025年4月25日派付予2025年3月7日名列英國主要股東名冊、香港海外股東分冊或百慕達海外股東分 冊之股東。滙豐並無就2024年第四次股息於財務報表內記錄負債。 股息將以美元、英鎊或港元（按位於倫敦之英國滙豐銀行有限公司於2025年4月14日上午11時正或前後所報遠期匯率換算）派發。 在倫敦、香港及百慕達買賣的普通股將於2025年3月6日除息報價。在紐約買賣的美國預託股份則將於2025年3月7日除息報價。 對於英國主要股東名冊，股息之預設派發貨幣為英鎊，亦可以港元或美元，或此等貨幣之組合派發。國際股東可登記參與全球股息 服務(Global Dividend Service)，以當地貨幣收取股息。請於www.investorcentre.co.uk登記及查閱有關條款及細則。英國股東亦 可於www.investo ...

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Financial Performance - Pre-tax profit increased by $2 billion to $32.3 billion, including a notable impact of $1 billion from significant items[7] - Revenue remained stable at $65.9 billion, with a fixed exchange rate basis showing an increase of $2.9 billion to $67.4 billion[7] - Net interest income decreased by $3.1 billion to $43.7 billion, reflecting the impact of business disposals and increased funding costs[7] - Operating expenses rose by $1 billion to $33 billion, an increase of 3%, primarily due to technology spending and inflation[7] - The reported pre-tax profit increased by $1.3 billion to $3.2 billion, reflecting the absence of a $3 billion impairment related to the investment in the joint venture, Bank of Communications, in Q4 2023[10] - Reported revenue was $11.6 billion, down 11%, impacted by a foreign exchange reserve loss related to the sale of the Argentine business, but offset by the absence of impairments from the sale of the French retail banking business[10] - The company reported a net profit of $24,999 million for 2024, compared to $24,559 million in 2023, reflecting an increase of 1.8%[56] - The profit attributable to ordinary shareholders was $22,917 million, compared to $22,432 million in the previous year, marking a growth of about 2.2%[43] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of $26,939 million for 2024, compared to $29,542 million in 2023, a decline of 8.8%[56] Capital and Dividends - The Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio improved to 14.9%, up 0.1 percentage points, driven by capital generation[7] - The board approved a fourth interim dividend of $0.36 per share, totaling $0.87 per share for 2024, including a special dividend of $0.21[7] - The target common equity tier 1 capital ratio is maintained at 14% to 14.5%, with a dividend payout ratio target of 50% for 2025, excluding significant notable items[10] - The total dividend declared for 2024 reached $0.87 per share, including a special dividend of $0.21 per share[21] - Total dividends paid to shareholders in 2024 amounted to $16,410 million, an increase from $11,593 million in 2023, representing a 41.5% growth[93] - The fourth dividend for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, is set at $0.36 per share, with an expected total payout of approximately $6,400 million[94] Share Buybacks - The company plans to initiate a share buyback of up to $2 billion, expected to be completed before the Q1 2025 earnings announcement[7] - The company announced a total of $9 billion in share buybacks, with an additional $2 billion announced recently[21] - HSBC announced share buybacks totaling up to $20 billion in February 2024, $30 billion in April 2024, $30 billion in July 2024, and another $30 billion in October 2024, with completion dates extending into 2025[69] Customer Loans and Assets - Customer loans decreased by $8 billion on a reported basis, but increased by $14 billion on a fixed exchange rate basis[7] - The net customer loans decreased to $930,658 million in 2024 from $938,535 million in 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 0.9%[12] - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, were $3,017,048 million, a slight decrease from $3,038,677 million in 2023[12] - The total external assets increased to $3,017,048 million in 2024, compared to $2,972,547 million in 2023[49] Credit Losses - Expected credit losses remained stable at $3.4 billion, with specific provisions related to commercial real estate in mainland China[7] - The expected credit loss increased by $300 million to $1.4 billion, with $800 million of this related to commercial banking, including $200 million associated with risks in the Chinese commercial real estate sector[10] - The expected credit loss as a percentage of average total customer loans was 0.36% in 2024, consistent with 0.36% in 2022, indicating stable credit quality[12] Operational Efficiency - The cost discipline remains a priority, with a target for 2025 operating expenses to increase by about 3% compared to 2024[10] - The cost-to-income ratio improved to 50.2% in 2024 from 48.5% in 2023, indicating better operational efficiency[12] - The total operating expenses for 2024 were $33,043 million, an increase from $32,070 million in 2023, which is a rise of 3.0%[52] Strategic Focus and Growth - The company aims to create a more streamlined and focused banking operation, emphasizing strategic growth and cost management[6] - The company continues to focus on strategic investments to enhance growth in competitive advantage areas[22] - The company plans to accelerate the expansion of global wealth management offerings, particularly in Hong Kong and the UK markets[36] - The company is committed to optimizing its operational model to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions[36] Legal and Regulatory Matters - HSBC is involved in ongoing legal proceedings related to its operations, but management believes appropriate provisions have been made as of December 31, 2024[111] - HSBC is under investigation for alleged misconduct in the foreign exchange market, with ongoing litigation in various jurisdictions[119] - The UK Competition and Markets Authority has been investigating HSBC and four other banks for anti-competitive behavior since 2018, with expected minimal impact on HSBC[124] Taxation - The effective tax rate for 2024 was 22.6%, up from 19.1% in 2023, influenced by non-deductible losses from the sale of HSBC Argentina and adjustments related to deferred tax[84] - HSBC's tax strategy includes compliance with the OECD's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) framework, with a global minimum tax expense of $221 million recorded for the year[84] - The deferred tax assets net value is $5.5 billion as of December 31, 2024, down from $6.5 billion in 2023, with significant contributions from the UK ($2.6 billion), the US ($3.0 billion), and France ($0.5 billion)[88][89] Management and Governance - HSBC Holdings has complied with the corporate governance codes of both the UK and Hong Kong in 2024[145] - The Group Audit Committee has reviewed the 2024 Annual Report and Accounts, providing assurance to the Board of HSBC Holdings[145] - The management uses non-IFRS measures to present financial performance, adjusting for currency translation differences[150]

HSBC Holdings (HSBC) is scheduled to announce fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on Feb. 19, before market open. The company’s quarterly revenues and earnings are expected to have increased on a year-over-year basis.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.In the last reported quarter, HSBC’s results were aided by a decline in expected credit losses and other credit impairment charges (ECL) and higher revenues. However, higher expenses were an undermining factor.The co ...

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翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： HSBC Holdings plc 滙豐控股有限公司 呈交日期： 2025年2月12日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00005 | 說明 | 普通股(每股0.50美元) | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | | | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | | 事件 | 已 ...