Key Takeaways HSBC is considering a 37BprivatizationofitsHongKongunit,HangSengBank.Theofferimpliesa1.8price−to−bookmultiple,toppingHangSeng′spasttradinghighs.HSBCwillpausebuybacksbutexpectsthedealtoliftearningsandstrengthenitsAsiafocus.HSBCHoldingsPLC(HSBC)isconsideringtheprivatizationofitsHongKongsubsidiary,HangSengBank,withavaluationofapproximately37 billion (HK$290 billion). Hang Seng shares are listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.The valuatio ...