1 Exhibit 1(a) HSBC Americas, Inc. [__ % [Senior] [Subordinated] Notes due _______] [[Shares] [$ Preferred Stock] [$ par value]] Underwriting Agreement(1)HSBC Americas Inc • May 27th, 1998 • State commercial banks • New York
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Form of Underwriting Agreement] HSBC AMERICAS, INC. __% [Senior][Subordinated] Notes Due _____ UNDERWRITING AGREEMENTUnderwriting Agreement • October 24th, 1996 • HSBC Americas Inc • State commercial banks • New York
August 21, 1998 To the Agents listed on Exhibit A hereto and to each additional person that shall become an Agent as provided in Section 1(f) of this Agreement. Ladies and Gentlemen: HSBC Americas, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), has...Terms Agreement • August 21st, 1998 • HSBC Americas Inc • State commercial banks • New York
