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HSBC 6-K

Hsbc Holdings PLC (HSBC)

6-K 2026-05-27 For: 2026-05-27
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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 May

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

27 May 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' share plan interests through the allotment of dividend equivalents in relation to the first interim dividend for 2026. The awards took place on 22 May 2026 and the price per Share was £13.3968, being the average closing Share price of the five business days starting on 14 May 2026.

Name Shares awarded
Richard Blackburn 337
Georges Elhedery 4,015
Pam Kaur 2,345
David Liao 490
Barry O'Byrne 542
Stuart Riley 859
Michael Roberts 813
Surendra Rosha 512
Suzanna White 278

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 /<br>person closely associated
Name of natural person Georges Elhedery
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status Group Chief Executive
Initial notification/amendment Initial Notification
3 - Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant,<br>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
2026-05-22 Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each GB0005405286 London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON) - British Pound
Nature of Transaction:<br><br><br>Dividend equivalents under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 Price Volume Total
£13.40 4,015 53,788.15
Aggregated £13.397 4,015 53,788.15

All values are in British Pounds.

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities /<br>person closely associated
Name of natural person Pam Kaur
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status Group Chief Financial Officer
Initial notification/amendment Initial Notification
3 - Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant,<br>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
2026-05-22 Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each GB0005405286 London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON) - British Pound
Nature of Transaction:<br><br><br>Dividend equivalents under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 Price Volume Total
£13.40 2,345 31,415.50
£13.397 2,345 31,415.50

All values are in British Pounds.

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities /<br>person closely associated
Name of natural person Richard Blackburn
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Initial notification/amendment Initial Notification
3 - Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant,<br>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
2026-05-22 Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each GB0005405286 London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON) - British Pound
Nature of Transaction:<br><br><br>Dividend equivalents under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 Price Volume Total
£13.40 337 4,514.72
£13.397 337 4,514.72

All values are in British Pounds.

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities /<br>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,<br>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
2026-05-22 Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each GB0005405286 London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON) - British Pound
Nature of Transaction:<br><br><br>Dividend equivalents under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 Price Volume Total
£13.40 490 6,564.43
£13.397 490 6,564.43

All values are in British Pounds.

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities /<br>person closely associated
Name of natural person Barry O'Byrne
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status CEO, International Wealth and Premier Banking
Initial notification/amendment Initial Notification
3 - Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant,<br>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
2026-05-22 Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each GB0005405286 London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON) - British Pound
Nature of Transaction:<br><br><br>Dividend equivalents under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 Price Volume Total
£13.40 542 7,261.07
£13.397 542 7,261.07

All values are in British Pounds.

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities /<br>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,<br>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
2026-05-22 Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each GB0005405286 London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON) - British Pound
Nature of Transaction:<br><br><br>Dividend equivalents under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 Price Volume Total
£13.40 859 11,507.85
£13.397 859 11,507.85

All values are in British Pounds.

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities /<br>person closely associated
Name of natural person Michael Roberts
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status CEO, HSBC Bank plc and CEO, Corporate and Institutional<br>Banking
Initial notification/amendment Initial Notification
3 - Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant,<br>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
2026-05-22 Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each GB0005405286 London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON) - British Pound
Nature of Transaction:<br><br><br>Dividend equivalents under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 Price Volume Total
£13.40 813 10,891.60
£13.397 813 10,891.60

All values are in British Pounds.

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities /<br>person closely associated
Name of natural person Surendra Rosha
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,<br>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
2026-05-22 Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each GB0005405286 London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON) - British Pound
Nature of Transaction:<br><br><br>Dividend equivalents under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 Price Volume Total
£13.40 512 6,859.16
£13.397 512 6,859.16

All values are in British Pounds.

1 - Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities /<br>person closely associated
Name of natural person Suzanna White
2 - Reason for the notification
Position/status Group Chief Operating Officer
Initial notification/amendment Initial Notification
3 - Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant,<br>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
2026-05-22 Ordinary shares of US$0.50 each GB0005405286 London Stock Exchange, Main Market (XLON) - British Pound
Nature of Transaction:<br><br><br>Dividend equivalents under the HSBC Share Plan 2011 Price Volume Total
£13.40 278 3,724.31
£13.397 278 3,724.31

All values are in British Pounds.

For any queries related to this notification, please contact:

Lee Davis

Corporate Governance & Secretariat

[email protected]

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<br>Holdings plc
By:
Name:<br>Angela McEntee
Title:<br>Group Company Secretary
Date:<br>27 May 2026