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GSK plc (NYSE: GSK) execs add ADS via dividend plans on Aug. 14

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GSK plc (GSK) reported several acquisitions of American Depositary Shares involving senior personnel through dividend reinvestment on plan accounts. Dr Hal Barron, a non-executive director, acquired 2,279.563 notional ADS in an Executive Supplemental Savings Plan and 73 ADS in a 401(k) plan. James Ford, SVP and Group General Counsel, acquired 53.890 notional ADS, and Maya Martinez-Davis, President, acquired 82.133 notional ADS. All transactions took place on 14 August 2026 on the New York Stock Exchange at a price of $49.5200 per ADS and resulted from the reinvestment of dividends in GSK-sponsored plans.

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ADS transaction price $49.5200 per ADS Price for all reported ADS and notional ADS acquisitions on 14 August 2026
Notional ADS acquired by Dr Hal Barron (Supplemental Plan) 2,279.563 ADS Acquisition within GSK Executive Supplemental Savings Plan via dividend reinvestment
ADS acquired by Dr Hal Barron (401(k) plan) 73 ADS Acquisition within GSK 401(k) plan via dividend reinvestment
Notional ADS acquired by James Ford 53.890 ADS Acquisition within GSK Executive Supplemental Savings Plan via dividend reinvestment
Notional ADS acquired by Maya Martinez-Davis 82.133 ADS Acquisition within GSK Executive Supplemental Savings Plan via dividend reinvestment
Transaction date 14 August 2026 Date of all reported ADS and notional ADS acquisitions
Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities regulatory
"Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')"
A person discharging managerial responsibilities is an individual who holds a senior role with authority to make or influence a company’s strategic or operational decisions, such as executives, board members, or other top managers. Investors care because these people often have access to confidential information and their buying or selling of company shares must be disclosed—like a referee who knows the score before the crowd, their actions can signal important, non-public insights about a company's prospects.
American Depositary Shares financial
"Description of the financial instrument | American Depositary Shares ('ADS')"
American depositary shares (ADSs) are a way for investors in the United States to buy shares of foreign companies without dealing with international markets directly. They represent ownership in a foreign company's stock and are traded on U.S. stock exchanges, making it easier for American investors to buy, sell, and own parts of companies from around the world.
Executive Supplemental Savings Plan financial
"Acquisition of notional ADS within GSK Executive Supplemental Savings Plan account"
reinvestment of dividends financial
"Acquisition of notional ADS ... following the reinvestment of dividends"
401(k) plan financial
"Acquisition of ADS within Dr Barron's GSK 401(k) plan account"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

FAQ

What insider share transactions did GSK (GSK) disclose in this Form 6-K?

GSK disclosed ADS acquisitions by three senior personnel through dividend reinvestment in company plans. Dr Hal Barron, James Ford, and Maya Martinez-Davis each acquired notional ADS or ADS on 14 August 2026 at $49.5200 per ADS.

How many GSK (GSK) ADS did Dr Hal Barron acquire through dividend reinvestment?

Dr Hal Barron acquired 2,279.563 notional ADS in an Executive Supplemental Savings Plan and 73 ADS in a 401(k) plan. Both transactions occurred on 14 August 2026 at a price of $49.5200 per ADS on the NYSE.

What transactions did James Ford report involving GSK (GSK) ADS?

James Ford, SVP and Group General Counsel, acquired 53.890 notional ADS of GSK through an Executive Supplemental Savings Plan. The acquisition resulted from reinvestment of dividends on 14 August 2026 at $49.5200 per ADS on the NYSE.

What GSK (GSK) ADS acquisition did Maya Martinez-Davis report?

Maya Martinez-Davis, President, acquired 82.133 notional ADS through the company’s Executive Supplemental Savings Plan. This acquisition also came from dividend reinvestment on 14 August 2026 at a price of $49.5200 per ADS on the NYSE.

Were GSK (GSK) insiders buying or selling ADS in these August 2026 transactions?

The reported transactions were acquisitions of ADS and not sales. All acquisitions occurred via reinvestment of dividends into notional ADS or ADS within GSK-sponsored retirement and savings plans on 14 August 2026.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Form 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the month of August 2026
 
Commission File Number 001-15170
 
 
GSK plc
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
 
79 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1DG
(Address of principal executive office)
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
 
Form 20-F . . . .X. . . . Form 40-F . . . . . . . .
 
 
GSK plc (the 'Company')
Transaction notification
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
 
a)
Name
 
Dr Hal Barron
b)
Position/status
Non-Executive Director
 
c)
Initial notification/ amendment
Initial notification
 
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
Name
GSK plc
 
b)
LEI
5493000HZTVUYLO1D793
 
3.
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transaction(s) has been conducted
 
a)
Description of the financial instrument
American Depositary Shares ('ADS')
 
ISIN: US37733W2044
 
b)
Nature of the transaction
Acquisition of notional ADS within Dr Barron's GSK Executive Supplemental Savings Plan account following the reinvestment of dividends
 
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
 
$49.5200
 
2,279.563
 
 
 
 
 
d)
Aggregated information
 
N/A (single transaction)
Aggregated volume Price
 
 
e)
Date of the transaction
 
2026-08-14
f)
Place of the transaction
 
New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)
 
 
 
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
 
a)
Name
James Ford
 
b)
Position/status
SVP and Group General Counsel, Legal and Compliance
 
c)
Initial notification/ amendment
 
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
Name
GSK plc
  
b)
LEI
5493000HZTVUYLO1D793
 
3.
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transaction(s) has been conducted
 
a)
Description of the financial instrument
American Depositary Shares ('ADS')
 
ISIN: US37733W2044
 
b)
Nature of the transaction
Acquisition of notional ADS within Mr Ford's GSK Executive Supplemental Savings Plan account following the reinvestment of dividends
 
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
 
$49.5200
 
53.890
 
 
 
 
 
d)
Aggregated information
N/A (single transaction)
 
 Aggregated volume Price
 
 
e)
Date of the transaction
 
2026-08-14
f)
Place of the transaction
 
New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)
 
 
 
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
 
a)
Name
 
Maya Martinez-Davis
b)
Position/status
 
President, US
c)
Initial notification/ amendment
 
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
Name
GSK plc
 
b)
LEI
5493000HZTVUYLO1D793
 
3.
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transaction(s) has been conducted
 
a)
Description of the financial instrument
American Depositary Shares ('ADS')
  
ISIN: US37733W2044
 
b)
Nature of the transaction
Acquisition of notional ADS within Ms Martinez-Davis's GSK Executive Supplemental Savings Plan account following the reinvestment of dividends
 
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
 
$49.5200
 
82.133
 
 
 
 
 
d)
Aggregated information
 
N/A (single transaction)
Aggregated volume Price
 
 
e)
Date of the transaction
 
2026-08-14
f)
Place of the transaction
 
New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)
 
 
 
1.
Details of PDMR/person closely associated with them ('PCA')
 
a)
Name
 
Dr Hal Barron
b)
Position/status
Non-Executive Director
c)
Initial notification/amendment
 
Initial notification
2.
Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
 
a)
Name
GSK plc
 
b)
LEI
5493000HZTVUYLO1D793
 
3.
Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transaction(s) has been conducted
 
a)
Description of the financial instrument
American Depositary Shares ('ADS')
 
ISIN: US37733W2044
 
b)
Nature of the transaction
Acquisition of ADS within Dr Barron's GSK 401(k) plan account following the reinvestment of dividends
 
c)
Price(s) and volume(s)
 
Price(s)
 
Volume(s)
 
 
$49.5200
 
73
 
 
 
 
 
d)
Aggregated information
 
N/A (single transaction)
Aggregated volume Price
 
 
e)
Date of the transaction
2026-08-14
 
f)
Place of the transaction
 
New York Stock Exchange (XNYS)
 
 
About GSK
GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more at www.gsk.com.
 
Registered in England & Wales:
No. 3888792
 
Registered Office:
79 New Oxford Street
London
WC1A 1DG
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.
 
GSK plc
 
(Registrant)
 
 
Date: August 18, 2026
 
 
 
 
By:/s/ VICTORIA WHYTE
--------------------------
 
 
 
Victoria Whyte
 
Authorised Signatory for and on
 
behalf of GSK plc