Summary by Futu AI
HSBC HOLDINGS LIMITED ANNOUNCED ON FEBRUARY 21, 2024 THAT IT WILL DISTRIBUTE A FOURTH QUARTER ORDINARY DIVIDEND OF $0.31 PER SHARE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023. The dividend will provide payment options in USD, GBP or HKD and will be distributed on 25 April 2024 to shareholders registered on 8 March 2024. The exchange rate for the dividend to HKD and GBP has been determined at approximately HK$2.426355 per share and GBP 0.248286 per share, respectively. Holders of US Preferred Shares (each representing five ordinary shares) will receive a cash dividend of $1.55 per share. Shareholders may choose the currency to pay the dividend by 4:30 p.m. on April 11, 2024. HSBC HOLDINGS' BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES SEVERAL INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS.