Company: HBCYF
Filing Date: 2025-06-02
Form Type: 424B5
Source: 0001193125-25-132352
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Company: HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
Filing Date: 2025-06-02
Form: 424B5
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ions and prolonged inflationary pressures; the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and the
Israel-Hamas war on the global markets generally and the HSBC Group in particular; geopolitical tensions in the countries in which the HSBC Group operates, including those arising as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas war; and
the UK’s relationship with the EU. We have based the forward-looking statements on current expectations and projections about future events. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, as
described under “Cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements” contained in the 2023 Form 20-F. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed herein might not occur. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of
their dates. Additional information, including information on factors which may affect HSBC’s business, is contained in the 2023 Form 20-F.

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