HSBC reports PDMR purchase under UK SIP: 16 shares, £159.13 total

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc reported a PDMR share transaction on a Form 6-K. On 27 October 2025, Ian Stuart, Chief Executive of HSBC UK Bank plc, acquired 16 ordinary shares under the UK Share Incentive Plan at £9.94564 per share. The total consideration was £159.13. The shares have a nominal value of US$0.50 and the transaction took place on the London Stock Exchange (XLON).

FORM 6-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of October

HSBC Holdings plc

42nd Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England

(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  

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC

28 October 2025

Notification of a Transaction by a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities

On 27 October 2025, Ian Stuart acquired 16 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each (the "Shares") in HSBC Holdings plc (the "Company"). The Shares were acquired under the Company's UK Share Incentive Plan ("SIP") at £9.94564 per Share.

The following disclosure is made in accordance with the UK version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014.

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
Name of natural person				Ian Stuart
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status				Chief Executive, HSBC UK Bank plc
Initial notification/amendment				Initial Notification
3 - Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity				HSBC Holdings plc
Legal Entity Identifier code				MLU0ZO3ML4LN2LL2TL39
4 - Details of the transaction(s)
Transaction(s) summary table
	Date of Transaction	Financial Instrument	Identification Code	Place of Transaction		Currency
	2025-10-27	Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each	GB0005405286	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)		GBP - British Pound
	Nature of Transaction:			Price	Volume	Total
	Acquisition under the UK Share Incentive Plan			£9.95	16	£159.13
			Aggregated	£9.946	16	£159.13

For any queries related to this notification, please contact:

Lee Davis

Corporate Governance & Secretariat

shareholderquestions@hsbc.com

SIGNATURE

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 authorized.

HSBC Holdings plc

By:

Name: Aileen Taylor

Title: Group Company Secretary and Chief Governance Officer

Date: 28 October 2025

FAQ

What did HSBC (HSBC) disclose in this 6-K?

A PDMR transaction: Ian Stuart acquired 16 ordinary shares under the UK Share Incentive Plan.

Who is the PDMR named in HSBC’s (HSBC) filing?

Ian Stuart, Chief Executive, HSBC UK Bank plc.

How many shares did Ian Stuart acquire and at what price?

He acquired 16 shares at £9.94564 per share.

What was the total value of the transaction?

The filing lists a total of £159.13.

When did the PDMR transaction occur?

On 27 October 2025.

On which market was the transaction recorded?

The London Stock Exchange (XLON), Main Market.

Under which plan were the shares acquired?

The UK Share Incentive Plan (SIP).