[6-K] HSBC Holdings PLC Current Report (Foreign Issuer)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On 28 Jul 2025, Ian Stuart, Chief Executive of HSBC UK Bank plc, acquired 15 ordinary HSBC Holdings plc shares through the UK Share Incentive Plan at £9.62987 per share, totalling about £144.45. The transaction was reported in this Form 6-K pursuant to Rule 13a-16 and the UK Market Abuse Regulation. No other operational, financial or strategic developments were disclosed.

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TL;DR: Routine PDMR share purchase; negligible impact on HSBC valuation.

The filing merely records a small purchase of 15 shares (£144.45) by Ian Stuart under the Share Incentive Plan. Such PDMR dealings must be disclosed but are immaterial to earnings, capital structure or strategy. Investors may see his continued participation in the SIP as an alignment signal, yet the scale is too small to alter insider-sentiment metrics. No implication for dividend policy, guidance or risk profile. Overall, a compliance-driven disclosure with neutral market impact.

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 July

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

29 July 2025

Notification of a Transaction by a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities

On 28 July 2025, Ian Stuart acquired 15 ordinary shares of US$0.50 each (the "Shares") in HSBC Holdings plc (the "Company"). The Shares were acquired under the Company's UK Share Incentive Plan ("SIP") at £9.62987 per Share.

The following disclosure is 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				Ian Stuart
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status Initial notification/amendment				Chief Executive, HSBC UK Bank plc Initial Notification
3 - Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
Full name of the entity Legal Entity Identifier code				HSBC Holdings plc MLU0ZO3ML4LN2LL2TL39
4 - Details of the transaction(s)
Transaction(s) summary table
	Date of Transaction	Financial Instrument	Identification Code	Place of Transaction		Currency
	2025-07-28	Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each	GB0005405286	London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON)		GBP - British Pound
	Nature of Transaction:			Price	Volume	Total
	Acquisition under the UK Share Incentive Plan			£9.63	15	£144.45
			Aggregated	£9.630	15	£144.45

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: 29 July 2025

FAQ

What transaction did HSBC (HSBC) report on 29 July 2025?

Ian Stuart bought 15 ordinary shares of HSBC Holdings plc under the UK Share Incentive Plan.

At what price were the HSBC shares purchased?

The shares were acquired at £9.62987 each.

What was the total value of the transaction?

The purchase cost was approximately £144.45 in total.

Does the Form 6-K contain any financial results or guidance?

No—this filing only discloses a routine insider share purchase; no earnings or guidance updates are included.

Why is HSBC required to disclose this small share purchase?

UK Market Abuse Regulation and U.S. Exchange Act rules mandate disclosure of PDMR transactions to ensure market transparency.