HSBC Leadership Shows Confidence as Top Executives Boost Holdings Through Dividend Program

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

HSBC Holdings has reported insider share acquisitions through dividend reinvestment on June 20, 2025. Three key executives received additional shares as part of the first interim dividend reinvestment for 2025 at £8.74251 per share:

• David Liao (Co-Chief Executive, Asia and Middle East) acquired 6,143 shares worth £53,705.24
• Barry O'Byrne (Chief Executive, International Wealth and Premier Banking) acquired 15 shares worth £131.14
• Ian Stuart (Chief Executive, HSBC UK Bank) acquired 13 shares worth £113.65

These transactions were executed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market and reported in accordance with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements. The shares involved are ordinary shares of US$0.50 each, trading under identification code GB0005405286.

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 June

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

23 June 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 first interim dividend for 2025, which took place on 20 June 2025. The price per Share was £8.74251.

Other PDMRs

Name	Shares acquired
David Liao	6,143
Barry O'Byrne	15
Ian Stuart	13

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
	2025-06-20	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 first interim dividend for 2025			Price	Volume	Total
				£8.74	6,143	£53,705.24
			Aggregated	£8.743	6,143	£53,705.24

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
	2025-06-20	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 first interim dividend for 2025			Price	Volume		Total
				£8.74	15		£131.14
			Aggregated	£8.743	15		£131.14

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
	2025-06-20	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 first interim dividend for 2025				Price	Volume	Total
					£8.74	13	£113.65
				Aggregated	£8.743	13	£113.65

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: 23 June 2025

FAQ

When did HSBC executives receive dividend reinvestment shares in June 2025?

HSBC executives received their dividend reinvestment shares on June 20, 2025, as part of the automatic reinvestment of the first interim dividend for 2025. The shares were priced at £8.74251 per share.

How many shares did HSBC's Co-Chief Executive of Asia and Middle East David Liao acquire?

David Liao, HSBC's Co-Chief Executive of Asia and Middle East, acquired 6,143 shares through dividend reinvestment, with a total value of £53,705.24 at a price of £8.74 per share.

What was the share price for HSBC's dividend reinvestment in June 2025?

The price per share for HSBC's dividend reinvestment on June 20, 2025, was £8.74251, with the transactions executed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market (XLON).

Which HSBC executives participated in the June 2025 dividend reinvestment?

Three HSBC executives participated in the dividend reinvestment: David Liao (Co-Chief Executive, Asia and Middle East) acquiring 6,143 shares, Barry O'Byrne (Chief Executive, International Wealth and Premier Banking) acquiring 15 shares, and Ian Stuart (Chief Executive, HSBC UK Bank plc) acquiring 13 shares.

What was the total value of HSBC's dividend reinvestment shares for Barry O'Byrne and Ian Stuart?

Barry O'Byrne's dividend reinvestment totaled £131.14 for 15 shares, while Ian Stuart's dividend reinvestment totaled £113.65 for 13 shares.