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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 1, 1995
HSBC AMERICAS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
DELAWARE I-2940 22-1093160
(State or other juris- (Commission (IRS Employer
diction of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
ONE MARINE MIDLAND CENTER, BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14203
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (716) 841-2424
Former Name: Marine Midland Banks, Inc.
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Item 5. Other Events
Effective October 1, 1995 Marine Midland Banks, Inc. has changed its name
to HSBC Americas, Inc. HSBC Americas, Inc. is an indirectly-held, wholly-
owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc.
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SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
HSBC AMERICAS, INC.
(REGISTRANT)
/s/ Robert M. Butcher
NAME: ROBERT M. BUTCHER
TITLE: EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Date: October 2, 1995
