5/27/2015 -- HSBC USA Inc. is announcing the redemption, in whole, of the following preferred series: · 6,000,000 depositary shares each representing a one-fourth interest in a share of Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D (ticker symbol: HUSI-PR D); and · 3,000,000 shares of $2.8575 Cumulative Preferred Stock (ticker symbol: HUSI-PR Z). The preferred securities are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the above ticker symbols. The redemption date for each series of preferred is June 26, 2015. The cash redemption price payable for each series of preferred on the redemption date will equal: · For the 6,000,000 depositary shares, $25 liquidation preference per depositary share (which is equivalent to $100 liquidation preference per share of Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D), plus an amount equal to the accrued and accumulated but unpaid dividends thereon to but excluding the redemption date; and · For the 3,000,000 shares of $2.8575 Cumulative Preferred Stock, $50 liquidation preference per share, plus an amount equal to the dividends accrued and accumulated but unpaid to the redemption date.

QUANTUMONLINE.COM SECURITY DESCRIPTION:  HSBC USA, Inc., formerly Republic New York Corp., Depositary Shares each representing a 1/4 interest in a share of Adjustable Rate Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D, stated value $25 per depositary share, redeemable at the issuer's option on or after 7/01/1999 at $25 per depositary share plus accrued and unpaid dividends, with no stated maturity, and with adjustable rate distributions paid quarterly on 1/1, 4/1, 7/1 & 10/1 to holders of record on 12/15, 3/15, 6/15 & 9/15 respectively (NOTE: the ex-dividend date is at least 2 business days prior to the record date). The adjustable rate dividend is set quarterly and is equal to 81% of the highest of the Treasury Bill Rate, the Ten Year Constant Maturity Rate and the Thirty Year Constant Maturity Rate with a minimum rate of 4 1/2% per annum and maximum rate of 10 1/2% per annum. Dividends paid by this preferred security are eligible for the preferential income tax rate of 15% to a maximum of 20% depending on the holder's tax bracket (and under IRS specified holding restrictions) and are also eligible for the dividends received deduction for corporate holders. In regards to payment of dividends and upon liquidation, the preferred shares rank equally with other preferreds and senior to the common shares of the company. See the IPO prospectus for further information on the preferred stock by clicking on the ‘Link to IPO Prospectus’ provided below. USBC USA (formerly Republic New York Corp.) is a subsidiary of HSBC North America Inc. which in turn is an indirect subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc (NYSE: HSBC).

Stock Exchange	Cpn Rate Ann Amt	LiqPref CallPrice	Call Date Matur Date	Moodys/S&P Dated	Distribution Dates	15% Tax Rate
NYSE Chart	Adj Rate n.a.	$25.00 $25.00	Called for 6/26/2015 None	Baa2 BBB- 6/18/2015	1/1, 4/1, 7/1 & 10/1 Click for MW ExDiv Date Click for Yahoo ExDiv Date	YES

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U.S. Representative	HSBC North America Holdings Inc.
Address:   26525 N. Riverwoods Boulevard, Mettawa, IL 60045
Main Phone Number	224-544-4400
Fax Number	847-383-3331
Investor Relations	224-880-8008
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CEO - Stuart Gulliver

FN - Iain Mackay