HSBC Holdings operates a scrip dividend scheme, under which new shares are issued in lieu of cash.
| The prices at which such shares were or will be issued (rebased to current share structure) are: | |
|---|---|
| 2008 | |
| Third interim dividend 2008 | US$9.7631 (£6.4785) |
| Second interim dividend 2008 | US$15.2466 (£8.266) |
| First interim dividend 2008 | US$16.8421 (£8.519) |
| 2007 | |
| Fourth interim dividend 2007 | US$16.4022 (£8.132) |
| Third interim dividend 2007 | US$16.821 (£8.132) |
| Second interim dividend 2007 | US$17.5483 (£8.874) |
| First interim dividend 2007 | US$18.4375 (£9.352) |
| 2006 | |
| Fourth interim dividend 2006 | US$17.4801 (£8.898) |
| Third interim dividend 2006 | US$18.7596 (£9.65) |
| Second interim dividend 2006 | US$17.9844 (£9.51) |
| First interim dividend 2006 | US$17.5938 (£9.346) |
| 2005 | |
| Fourth interim dividend 2005 | US$16.8175 (£9.621) |
| Third interim dividend 2005 | US$16.2150 (£9.40) |
| Second interim dividend 2005 | US$16.2305 (£9.032) |
| First interim dividend 2005 | US$15.8448 (£8.656) |
| 2004 | |
| Fourth interim dividend 2004 | US$15.8923 (£8.371) |
| Third interim dividend 2004 | US$16.9969 (£8.934) |
| Second interim dividend 2004 | US$15.0141 (£8.32) |
| First interim dividend 2004 | US$14.2930 (£7.926) |
| 2003 | |
| Third interim dividend 2003 | US$15.0552 (£8.160) |
| Second interim dividend 2003 | US$15.1987 (£8.838) |
| First interim dividend 2003 | US$12.6732 (£8.069) |
| 2002 | |
| Second interim dividend 2002 | US$10.7146 (£6.796) |
| First interim dividend 2002 | US$11.5172 (£7.505) |
| 2001 | |
| Second interim dividend 2001 | US$11.3968 (£8.009) |
| First interim dividend 2001 | US$11.9717 (£8.228) |
| 2000 | |
| Second interim dividend 2000 | US$11.8617 (£8.292) |
| First interim dividend 2000 | US$14.0173 (£9.373) |
| 1999 | |
| Second interim dividend 1999 | US$11.1624 (£7.094) |
| First interim dividend 1999 | US$12.11 (£7.485) |
| 1998 | |
| Second interim dividend 1998* | US$10.29 (£6.29) |
| First interim dividend 1998 | US$7.12 (£4.34) |
| 1997 | |
| Second interim dividend 1997 | £5.957 |
| First interim dividend 1997 | £7.046 |
Please note that the above figures have been rounded.
*For UK income and capital gains tax purposes, the price of HSBC shares issued in lieu of the 1998 second interim is £7.6183 for the former 75p shares and £7.6067 for the former HK$10 shares. (Prices rebased and rounded)
For administrative questions relating to the payment of dividends, please contact the appropriate Registrars, ADR Depository or Paying Agent relating to your HSBC shareholding. Follow this link for contact details
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