ANNOUNCEMENT

HSBC Group commitment to those affected by the Tohoku Pacific Earthquake increases to USD1 million

The HSBC Group today announced that it will donate in excess of USD1 million equivalent to support those people affected by the Tohoku Pacific earthquake. Around the world, HSBC colleagues are joining forces to help raise donations and combined, these donations will be primarily directed to the Japanese Red Cross Society and Save the Children.

The donation to the Japanese Red Cross Society will be used to support relief efforts following last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku region. While the money donated to Save the Children will be used to provide social support for children, such as counseling, and is part of a long-term plan by Save the Children to help Japan recover from the current devastation.