HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
1 March 2016
Notification of Transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities ("PDMRs") and Connected Persons
This announcement is made in accordance with DTR 3.1.2 R and 3.1.4 R(1)(a).
Awards of US$0.50 ordinary shares (the "Shares") in HSBC Holdings plc (the "Company") have been made to the Executive Directors in accordance with the remuneration policy approved by shareholders on 23 May 2014.
The awards were made in London and are based upon the closing Share price on the London Stock Exchange on 26 February 2016 of £4.6735.
Group Performance Share Plan Award
On 29 February 2016, awards were made under the Group Performance Share Plan ("GPSP Award") as part of variable pay for the performance year ended 31 December 2015. The GPSP Awards will vest after five years. Upon vesting, the Shares must be retained while the individual is employed by HSBC. The GPSP Awards were determined by assessing performance against financial and non-financial metrics, as detailed in the Directors' remuneration report in the 2015 annual report and accounts.
Directors
Name |
Shares awarded |
Stuart Gulliver |
421,232 |
Iain Mackay |
235,654 |
Marc Moses |
235,654 |
Other PDMRs
Name |
Shares awarded |
Samir Assaf |
65,268 |
Peter Boyles |
28,792 |
Patrick Burke |
52,952 |
John Flint |
46,782 |
Pierre Goad |
7,361 |
Pam Kaur |
23,004 |
Stuart Levey |
50,351 |
Andy Maguire |
38,618 |
Peter Wong |
48,819 |
Group Performance Share Award Plan
On 29 February 2016, awards were made under the Group Performance Share Award Plan ("GPS Award") as part of variable pay for the performance year ended 31 December 2015. The GPS Awards will vest after five years in March 2021.
Other PDMRs
Name |
Shares awarded |
Mohammad Al Tuwaijri |
33,820 |
Paulo Maia |
25,648 |
Antonio Simoes |
35,668 |
Annual Incentive awards
On 29 February 2016, awards of (i) deferred and (ii) non-deferred Shares in the Company were made under the HSBC Share Plan 2011. These awards relate to the performance year ended 31 December 2015 and comprise part of the Group's annual incentive arrangements. The awards were determined by assessing performance against financial and non-financial metrics, as detailed in the Directors' remuneration report in the 2015 annual report and accounts. Under the annual incentive awards, the net Shares vested are required to be retained for six months.
(i) Deferred award
The award will vest in three tranches in March 2017, 2018 and 2019.
Directors
Name |
Shares awarded |
Stuart Gulliver |
68,845 |
Iain Mackay |
68,556 |
Marc Moses |
53,065 |
Other PDMRs
Name |
Shares awarded |
Mohammad Al Tuwaijri |
91,316 |
Samir Assaf |
176,225 |
Peter Boyles |
77,740 |
Patrick Burke |
142,970 |
John Flint |
126,312 |
Pierre Goad |
13,250 |
Pam Kaur |
62,110 |
Stuart Levey |
135,949 |
Andy Maguire |
104,269 |
Paulo Maia |
69,251 |
Antonio Simoes |
96,304 |
Peter Wong |
131,812 |
(ii) Non-deferred award
Directors
Name |
Shares awarded |
Shares sold in respect of Income Tax and National Insurance liabilities at £4.5755 per Share |
Net Shares vested |
Stuart Gulliver |
45,897 |
21,572 |
24,325 |
Iain Mackay |
45,704 |
21,481 |
24,223 |
Marc Moses |
35,376 |
16,627 |
18,749 |
Other PDMRs
Name |
Shares awarded |
Shares sold in respect of Income Tax and National Insurance liabilities at £4.5755 per Share |
Net Shares vested |
Mohammad Al Tuwaijri |
60,877 |
0 |
60,877 |
Samir Assaf |
117,483 |
55,218 |
62,265 |
Peter Boyles |
51,827 |
23,323 |
28,504 |
Patrick Burke |
95,313 |
53,204 |
42,109 |
John Flint |
84,208 |
39,578 |
44,630 |
Pierre Goad |
19,876 |
9,342 |
10,534 |
Pam Kaur |
41,407 |
19,462 |
21,945 |
Stuart Levey |
90,633 |
42,598 |
48,035 |
Andy Maguire |
69,512 |
32,671 |
36,841 |
Paulo Maia |
46,167 |
18,585 |
27,582 |
Antonio Simoes |
64,202 |
30,175 |
34,027 |
Peter Wong |
87,875 |
13,182 |
74,693 |
UK Share Incentive Plan
On 29 February 2016, HSBC Holdings plc was advised that under the HSBC Holdings UK Share Incentive Plan the following acquisitions of US$0.50 ordinary shares (the "Shares") took place in London on that date.
Director
Name |
Price per Share |
Shares acquired |
Douglas Flint |
£4.5326 |
34 |
Other PDMR
Name |
Price per Share |
Shares acquired |
Pierre Goad |
£4.5326 |
28 |
Acquisition of Ordinary Shares
The Company was advised today that the following acquisition of Shares took place in London on 1 March 2016.
Director
Name |
Price per Share |
Shares acquired |
Paul Walsh* |
£4.6218 |
5,000 |
*The Shares were purchased by a company in which Paul Walsh is the 100% beneficial owner.
For any queries related to this notification please contact: Nickesha Graham-Burrell, Senior Assistant Company Secretary on +44 (0)20 7992 3633.