hsba201402276k.htm
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 February
HSBC Holdings plc
42nd Floor, 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 ......
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).
Yes....... No X
(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ..............).
27 February 2014
ANNOUNCEMENT
HSBC Bank Middle East Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, confirms that it is in discussions with Meezan Bank Limited regarding the possible sale of HSBC's operations in Pakistan. These discussions are at a preliminary stage and may or may not lead to a sale. Any sale would be subject to, amongst other things, appropriate regulatory approvals.
Further announcements will be made if or when necessary.
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Media enquiries to:
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Saadia McGlinchey
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+ 971 4 423 5237
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saadia.mcglinchey@hsbc.com
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Brendan McNamara
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+ 44 20 7991 0655
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brendan.mcnamara@hsbc.com
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Note to editors:
HSBC Holdings plc
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is headquartered in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from around 6,300 offices in 75 countries and territories in Europe, Hong Kong, Rest of Asia-Pacific, North and Latin America, and the Middle East and North Africa. With assets of US$2,671bn at 31 December 2013, the HSBC Group is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations.
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 Holdings plc
By:
Name: Ben J S Mathews
Title: Group Company Secretary