HSBC Garners Support from Hang Seng Bank's Independent Board Committee for Privatization Proposal

MT Newswires · 1d ago
11:24 PM EST, 12/14/2025 (MT Newswires) -- HSBC's (HSBA.L) offer to privatize Hang Seng Bank secured support from the target's independent board committee, according to a Monday filing. Based on the advice of financial advisors, Hang Seng Bank directors recommended that shareholders vote in favor of the British lender's proposal, deeming the scheme "fair and reasonable." Shareholders of the target will consider the resolutions relevant to the scheme during the general and court meetings scheduled for Jan. 8, 2026. If approved, the transaction will take effect on Jan. 26, 2026, with the cancellation of Hang Seng Bank's trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange expected by Jan. 27, 2026.