HSBC (HSBC) top executives dispose over £2.1m in ordinary shares

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HSBC Holdings plc reported share transactions by two senior executives. On 26 February 2026, Group Chief Operating Officer Suzanna White sold 35,000 ordinary shares at £13.766 per share, for a total of £481,810.00, on the London Stock Exchange.

On the same date, Group Chief Information Officer Stuart Riley sold 124,586 ordinary shares at an aggregated price of £13.762 per share, for a total of £1,714,552.53. These disposals were disclosed in line with EU Market Abuse Regulation requirements.

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

HSBC disclosed that two senior executives sold ordinary shares. Group COO Suzanna White sold 35,000 shares, and Group CIO Stuart Riley sold 124,586 shares on 26 February 2026 on the London Stock Exchange.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares did Suzanna White sell and at what price?

Group Chief Operating Officer Suzanna White sold 35,000 HSBC ordinary shares. The aggregated price was £13.766 per share, resulting in total sale proceeds of £481,810.00, with the transaction executed on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares did Stuart Riley sell and at what price?

Group Chief Information Officer Stuart Riley sold 124,586 HSBC ordinary shares. The aggregated sale price was £13.762 per share, giving total proceeds of £1,714,552.53, with the transaction completed on the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market.

When did the disclosed HSBC (HSBC) executive share sales take place?

Both executive share sales took place on 26 February 2026. The transactions involved HSBC Holdings plc ordinary shares of US$0.50 each, traded in British pounds on the London Stock Exchange Main Market as disclosed in the report.

Under what regulations were the HSBC (HSBC) transactions by executives disclosed?

The transactions were disclosed in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014. HSBC reported these dealings as required for persons discharging managerial responsibilities, ensuring transparency around senior management share disposals.

Who can investors contact at HSBC (HSBC) about these disclosed transactions?

Queries about these disclosed transactions can be directed to Lee Davis in Corporate Governance & Secretariat. The contact email provided for shareholder questions is shareholderquestions@hsbc.com, as stated in the company’s notification.

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 February

HSBC Holdings plc

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

27 February 2026

Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities

On 26 February 2026, the following transactions took place in HSBC Holdings plc ordinary shares of US$0.50 each (the "Shares"):

●    Suzanna White sold 35,000 Shares in London at £13.766 per Share.

●    Stuart Riley sold 124,586 Shares in London at £13.762 per Share.

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					Suzanna White
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status					Group Chief Operating Officer
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
	2026-02-26		Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each	GB0005405286	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)		GBP - British Pound
	Nature of Transaction: Disposal				Price	Volume	Total
					£13.77	35,000	£481,810.00
				Aggregated	£13.766	35,000	£481,810.00

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
Name of natural person					Stuart Riley
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status					Group Chief Information Officer
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
	2026-02-26		Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each	GB0005405286	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)		GBP - British Pound
	Nature of Transaction: Disposal				Price	Volume	Total
					£13.76	124,586	£1,714,552.53
				Aggregated	£13.762	124,586	£1,714,552.53

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: Angela McEntee

Title: Group Company Secretary

Date: 27 February 2026