HSBC PDMR David Liao Acquires Shares via Dividend Reinvestment

TL;DR

HSBC director David Liao just bought 5,214 shares using his dividend payout - looks like he's reinvesting!

AI Summary

HSBC Holdings plc announced on September 29, 2025, that David Liao, a Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR), acquired 5,214 ordinary shares. These shares were added to his vested share plan interests through the automatic reinvestment of the second interim dividend for 2025, which occurred on September 26, 2025. The price per share was £10.37112.

Why It Matters

This filing indicates insider activity, showing a director's participation in the company's dividend reinvestment plan, which can signal confidence in the company's financial health.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine disclosure of share acquisition by a PDMR through a dividend reinvestment plan, which is common and typically low risk.

Key Numbers

• 5,214 — Shares Acquired (Number of shares David Liao acquired through dividend reinvestment.)
• £10.37112 — Price per Share (The price at which shares were acquired via dividend reinvestment.)

Key Players & Entities

• HSBC Holdings plc (company) — Registrant and issuer of shares
• David Liao (person) — Person Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMR) who acquired shares
• US$0.50 (dollar_amount) — Nominal value of ordinary shares
• £10.37112 (dollar_amount) — Price per share for dividend reinvestment

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $0.50 — #xA0; The following transactions of US$0.50 ordinary shares (the "Shares") in HSBC

Filing Documents

• a2650b.htm (6-K) — 81KB
• 0001654954-25-011188.txt ( ) — 82KB

From the Filing

SHAREHOLDING a2650b 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 September   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 September 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 second interim dividend for 2025, which took place on 26 September 2025.   The price per Share was £10.37112.   Other PDMRs   Name   Shares acquired   David Liao 5,214 Barry O'Byrne 13 Ian Stuart 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     2025-09-26 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 second interim dividend for 2025   Price   Volume Total       £10.37 5,214 £54,075.02   Aggregated £10.371  5,214 £54,075.02                   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     2025-09-26 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 second interim dividend for 2025   Price   Volume Total         £10.37 13 £134.82     Aggregated £10.371  13 £134.82                                     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

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