US EditionHSBC proposes to privatize subsidiary Hang Seng Bank, valuing it at $37.36 billion
HSBC offers HK$155 per share, a 30% premium valuing Hang Seng Bank at HK$290 billion to simplify operations and boost growth in Hong Kong's recovering financial market.
- On October 9, 2025, HSBC Holdings offered HK$155 per share in cash to take Hang Seng Bank Ltd. private, valuing the lender at HK$290.31 billion with a 30% premium.
- Hang Seng Bank Ltd.'s credit‑impaired loans rose to HK$25 billion as of June 2025, and HSBC said the move aims to simplify Hong Kong operations and boost efficiency as part of its Asia pivot.
- The proposal would be funded entirely from HSBC's internal resources, expected to be earnings-accretive while temporarily lowering the CET1 capital ratio by about 125 basis points, with HSBC owning about 63% and spending $14 billion to buy remaining shares.
- Market reaction was swift: Hang Seng shares rose 26% while HSBC shares fell 6%, minority shareholders would receive immediate cash, and HSBC will pause buybacks for three quarters.
- The implied valuation sits at a 1.8x 1H25A price‑to‑book, positioning the deal as a major bet on Hong Kong amid a 33% premium over the 30‑day average closing price of HK$116.5.
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