hsba201204106k2.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 April
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- ..............).
10 April 2012
ANNOUNCEMENT
HSBC Bank Middle East Ltd, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc, confirms that it is in discussions with a number of interested parties regarding the possible sale of its operations in Pakistan, which sale would be subject to, amongst other things, appropriate regulatory approvals.
These discussions are at a preliminary stage. Further announcements will be made if or when necessary.
Media enquiries to:
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Charles Clarke
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+971 (0) 56 6832641
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charleswclarke@hsbc.com
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Brendan McNamara
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+44 (0) 20 7991 0655
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brendan.mcnamara@hsbc.com
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Note to editors:
The HSBC Group
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is headquartered in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from around 7,200 offices in over 80 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. With assets of US$2,556bn at 31 December 2011, HSBC 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: P A Stafford
Title: Assistant Group Secretary