HSBC directors boost stakes through automatic dividend reinvestment

HSBC Holdings plc announced that two of its persons discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMRs) acquired additional ordinary shares on December 18, 2025. These transactions relate to the automatic reinvestment of the third interim dividend for 2025, with shares priced at £11.43115 each.

David Liao, co-chief executive, Asia and Middle East, acquired 4,862 shares, totaling £55,578.25. Barry O'Byrne, chief executive, international wealth and premier banking, acquired 12 shares, amounting to £137.17.

The acquisitions reflect the reinvestment of dividends into HSBC Holdings plc's US$0.50 ordinary shares, reinforcing the PDMRs' stakes in the company. These disclosures were made in accordance with the UK version of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014.