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HSBC (HSBC) PDMRs receive additional shares through 2026 interim dividend reinvestment

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HSBC Holdings plc reported that senior executives received additional ordinary shares through automatic reinvestment of the first interim dividend for 2026. On 26 June 2026, Co-Chief Executive for Asia and Middle East David Liao acquired 4,774 shares at £14.33 per share, totaling £68,409.99. On the same date, Chief Executive for International Wealth and Premier Banking Barry O'Byrne acquired 10 shares at £14.33 per share, totaling £143.30. These acquisitions were made as part of a dividend reinvestment plan rather than open-market purchases.

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Share price £14.33 per share Price for dividend reinvestment on 26 June 2026
Shares acquired by David Liao 4,774 shares Dividend reinvestment on 26 June 2026
Total value for David Liao £68,409.99 Dividend reinvestment transaction
Shares acquired by Barry O’Byrne 10 shares Dividend reinvestment on 26 June 2026
Total value for Barry O’Byrne £143.30 Dividend reinvestment transaction
Share nominal value US$0.50 per share Ordinary share nominal value
Transaction date 26 June 2026 Date of PDMR acquisitions
Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities regulatory
"Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs")"
Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities are the key people in a company who make big decisions, like top managers or executives. Knowing who they are is important because their actions can influence the company’s success or failure, and they are often required to share information about their dealings to ensure transparency for investors and the public.
Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 regulatory
"The following disclosures are made in accordance with the version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014."
Regulation 596/2014, known as the Market Abuse Regulation, is the European rulebook that bans insider trading and market manipulation and requires timely public disclosure of crucial company information. It matters to investors because it helps keep prices fair and trustworthy—like rules that stop players from cheating in a game—by forcing companies and insiders to be transparent and making unlawful trading easier to detect and punish.
interim dividend financial
"reinvestment of the first interim dividend for 2026"
An interim dividend is a cash payment a company declares and often pays before its annual results are finalized, similar to a mid‑year bonus paid from current profits. It matters to investors because it delivers immediate income, signals the company’s short‑term cash strength and confidence in ongoing earnings, and can influence share price and investor expectations about future payouts.
dividend reinvestment financial
"Acquisition as part of the reinvestment of the first interim dividend for 2026"
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
ordinary shares of US$0.50 each financial
"Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each"
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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
 
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 June 2026
 
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 2026, which took place on 26 June 2026. The price per Share was £14.3297.
 
Other PDMRs
 
Name
 
Shares acquired
 
David Liao
 
4,774
Barry O'Byrne
 
10
 
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
 
 
2026-06-26
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 2026
 
Price
 
Volume
Total
 
 
 
£14.33
4,774
£68,409.99
 
 
Aggregated
£14.330
 
4,774
£68,409.99
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
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
 
 
 
2026-06-26
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 2026
 
Price
 
Volume
Total
 
 
 
 
£14.33
10
£143.30
 
 
 
Aggregated
£14.330
 
10
£143.30
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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: 30 June 2026

FAQ

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

HSBC disclosed that two senior executives acquired additional ordinary shares via automatic reinvestment of the first interim dividend for 2026. The transactions occurred on 26 June 2026 on the London Stock Exchange at a price of £14.33 per share.

How many HSBC (HSBC) shares did David Liao acquire and at what value?

Co-Chief Executive David Liao acquired 4,774 HSBC ordinary shares through dividend reinvestment at £14.33 per share. The total transaction value was approximately £68,409.99, as reported in the 6-K notification to comply with Market Abuse Regulation disclosure rules.

What were Barry O’Byrne’s HSBC (HSBC) share acquisitions in this filing?

Barry O’Byrne, Chief Executive for International Wealth and Premier Banking, acquired 10 HSBC ordinary shares. These were obtained via automatic reinvestment of the first interim dividend for 2026 at £14.33 per share, for a total consideration of £143.30.

Were the HSBC (HSBC) PDMR share acquisitions open-market purchases?

No, the PDMR acquisitions were not open-market purchases. Both executives received shares automatically as part of the reinvestment of HSBC’s first interim dividend for 2026, a plan that converts cash dividends into additional ordinary shares.

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

The reported PDMR transactions were executed on the London Stock Exchange Main Market (XLON). The financial instrument was HSBC Holdings plc ordinary shares of US$0.50 each, traded in British pounds at a price of £14.33 per share.

Why is HSBC (HSBC) disclosing these PDMR transactions?

HSBC is disclosing these transactions to comply with the EU Market Abuse Regulation, which requires reporting of dealings by persons discharging managerial responsibilities. The 6-K details names, roles, dates, prices, volumes, and totals for transparency around executive shareholdings.