09:10     FB-HSBC@EC0412B<09880> - Last Day of Dealings                       

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2004       
    European Style (Cash Settled) Call Warrants relating to existing          
    issued ordinary shares of US$0.50 of HSBC Holdings plc issued by          
    Fortis Bank S.A./N.V. (stock code: 9880) will cease after the             
    close of business on Thursday, 02/12/2004 and listing of which will       
    be withdrawn after the close of business on Wednesday, 08/12/2004.