HSBC France Sold Its Headquarters In France (HBC)

2/28/2010- HSBC France HBC said it has sold its headquarters in Paris for EUR400 million to Ciloger.

The company said it signed a nine-year rental agreement for the headquarters, with the possibility to exit in the fourth, fifth and sixth year.

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