HSBC 6-K: Group CIO disposes 22,404 shares, £239,498.76 total

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings plc reported a manager share transaction. On 29 October 2025, Group Chief Information Officer Stuart Riley sold 22,404 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each at £10.69 per share on the London Stock Exchange, for a total of £239,498.76. The disclosure is made in accordance with the UK version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

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

30 October 2025

Notification of Transaction by a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities

On 29 October 2025, Stuart Riley sold 22,404 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each (the "Shares") in HSBC Holdings plc (the "Company"). The Shares were sold in London at £10.69 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					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
	2025-10-29		Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each	GB0005405286	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)		GBP - British Pound
	Nature of Transaction: Disposal				Price	Volume	Total
					£10.69	22,404	£239,498.76
				Aggregated	£10.69	22,404	£239,498.76

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: 30 October 2025

FAQ

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

A manager share transaction: Group CIO Stuart Riley sold 22,404 ordinary shares on 29 October 2025.

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

He sold 22,404 shares at £10.69 per share, totaling £239,498.76.

Where were the HSBC shares sold and what is the instrument ID?

On the London Stock Exchange (XLON); ISIN GB0005405286 for ordinary shares of US$0.50 each.

What was the nature of the HSBC transaction disclosed?

The filing lists the transaction as a Disposal of ordinary shares by a person discharging managerial responsibilities.

Under which regulation was the HSBC transaction disclosed?

It was disclosed under the UK version of EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014.

Who is the HSBC executive involved in the transaction and their role?

The executive is Stuart Riley, Group Chief Information Officer.