UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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): May 16, 2016
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Commission File Number 001-08198
HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 86-1052062 |
| (State of incorporation) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 1421 West Shure Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois | | 60004 |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
(224) 880-7000
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
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| Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: |
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On May 16, 2016, HSBC Finance Corporation announced the redemption of one series of its preferred securities with a redemption date of June 30, 2016.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.
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| Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press release dated May 16, 2016. |
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.
Date: May 16, 2016
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| HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION |
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| By: | | /s/ MICHAEL A. REEVES |
| | | Michael A. Reeves |
| | | Executive Vice President and |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit Index
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| Exhibit No. | | Description |
| 99.1 | | Press release dated May 16, 2016. |
