HSBC Holdings plc Executive Compensation Awards for 2025 Performance Year
HSBC Holdings plc filed a Form 6-K on March 11, 2026, disclosing significant equity awards to Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities (PDMRs) for the performance year ended December 31, 2025. The filing details two types of awards: Long Term Incentive Awards with a three-year performance period from 2026-2028, and Annual Incentive Awards comprising immediately vested and deferred shares. Executive Directors Georges Elhedery (Group CEO) received 702,028 LTI shares and 140,600 annual incentive shares, while Pam Kaur (Group CFO) received 409,516 LTI shares and 81,903 annual incentive shares. Other senior executives including regional CEOs and functional heads also received substantial awards. The awards were based on the average closing share price of ÂŖ12.82 and include retention periods and vesting schedules extending through 2030. The filing also discloses share sales to cover tax liabilities and provides detailed transaction information in compliance with UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements.