On May 2, 2025, HSBC Holdings PLC held its Annual General Meeting, where it reported a record pre-tax profit of US$32.3 billion for 2024, an increase of US$2 billion from 2023, and announced a total return of US$26.9 billion to shareholders. The company also paid a dividend of US$0.87 per share, with a special dividend of US$0.21 following the sale of HSBC Bank Canada.