Reports HSBC and Others May Also Be Interested in Lehman (LEH)

September 3, 2008 9:16 AM EDT

According to reports from Reuters, HSBC (NYSE: HBC), several U.S. hedge funds and an unidentified Chinese bank were among other potential buyers of Lehman Brothers (NYSE: LEH).

Reports suggest Korea Development Bank is offering to buy 25% of Lehman for up to $5.3 billion, following news yesterday that KDB confirmed talks to invest in the embattled investment bank.

The new potential buyers could put pressure on KDB to get a deal done.

Shares of Lehman are up 2% this AM to $16.47.


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