HSBC discloses executive share acquisitions via dividend reinvestment

HSBC Holdings plc reported routine share transactions by senior executives following its third interim dividend for 2025.

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HSBC Holdings plc reported routine share transactions by senior executives following its third interim dividend for 2025. On 18 December 2025, additional US$0.50 ordinary shares were added to their vested share plan interests through automatic dividend reinvestment at a price of £11.43115 per share.

Co-Chief Executive for Asia and Middle East David Liao acquired 4,862 shares, with a total value of about £55,578 based on a price of £11.43 per share. Barry O’Byrne, Chief Executive for International Wealth and Premier Banking, acquired 12 shares, with a total value of about £137 at the same price. These acquisitions took place on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and are disclosed in line with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements.

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What does HSBC (HSBC) disclose in this Form 6-K filing?

The filing discloses share acquisitions by senior executives of HSBC Holdings plc through the automatic reinvestment of the third interim dividend for 2025 into ordinary shares.

Which HSBC (HSBC) executives acquired shares and in what amounts?

David Liao, Co-Chief Executive, Asia and Middle East, acquired 4,862 ordinary shares. Barry O’Byrne, Chief Executive, International Wealth and Premier Banking, acquired 12 ordinary shares.

At what price were the HSBC (HSBC) shares acquired under the dividend reinvestment?

The additional vested plan shares were acquired at a price per share of £11.43115, with detailed transaction tables also showing a price of £11.43 per share used in the value calculations.

When did the HSBC (HSBC) PDMR share transactions occur?

The transactions took place on 18 December 2025 as part of the reinvestment of the third interim dividend for 2025 into HSBC ordinary shares.

On which market were the HSBC (HSBC) PDMR share transactions executed?

The transactions in HSBC ordinary shares of US$0.50 each were executed on the London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON).

Under which regulation are these HSBC (HSBC) transactions being disclosed?

The transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities are disclosed in accordance with the UK version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014.

Who can investors contact at HSBC (HSBC) regarding this PDMR notification?

Queries can be directed to Lee Davis in Corporate Governance & Secretariat at shareholderquestions@hsbc.com.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 12/22/2025 - 11:27 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

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 December

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

22 December 2025

Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs")

The following transactions of US$0.50 ordinary shares (the "Shares") in HSBC Holdings plc (the "Company"), relates to the additional Shares being added to PDMRs' vested share plan interests through the automatic reinvestment of the third interim dividend for 2025, which took place on 18 December 2025. The price per Share was £11.43115.

Other PDMRs

Name	Shares acquired
David Liao	4,862
Barry O'Byrne	12

The following disclosures are 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				David Liao
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status				Co-Chief Executive, Asia and Middle East
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
	2025-12-18	Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each	GB0005405286	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)		GBP - British Pound
	Nature of Transaction: Acquisition as part of the reinvestment of the third interim dividend for 2025			Price	Volume	Total
				£11.43	4,862	£55,578.25
			Aggregated	£11.431	4,862	£55,578.25

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
Name of natural person				Barry O'Byrne
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status				Chief Executive, International Wealth and Premier Banking
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
	2025-12-18	Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each	GB0005405286	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)			GBP - British Pound
	Nature of Transaction: Acquisition as part of the reinvestment of the third interim dividend for 2025			Price	Volume		Total
				£11.43	12		£137.17
			Aggregated	£11.431	12		£137.17

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: 22 December 2025