8-K 1 hsbcusa8-k.htm HSBC USA INC. FORM 8-K DATED MAY 18, 2012 hsbcusa8-k.htm
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 18, 2012

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Commission file number: 1-7436

HSBC USA INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Maryland
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(State of incorporation)
 
 
 
13-2764867
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(IRS Employer Identification Number)
452 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York
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(Address of principal executive offices)
 
10018
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(Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 525-5000

Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
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Item 8.01.  Other Items.

On May 18, 2012, HSBC Holdings plc (“HSBC”) issued a press release announcing that its indirect, wholly owned subsidiary, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., completed the previously-announced sale of Upstate New York retail branches to First Niagara Bank, N.A.  A copy of the press release issued by HSBC is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)           Exhibits

99.1           Press Release dated May 18, 2012

 

SIGNATURES
 

 
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
HSBC USA INC.
(Registrant)
 
 
By:  /s/ MICK FORDE
 
Mick Forde
Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

Dated:  May 18, 2012




Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
Description
   
99.1
Press Release dated May 18, 2012