08:55     SG-HSBC@EC0501C<02162> - Last Day of Dealings                       

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style (Cash Settlement) Call Warrants relating to existing issued
    ordinary shares of US$0.50 each of HSBC Holdings plc issued by SGA Societe
    Generale Acceptance N.V. (stock code: 2162) will cease after the close of 
    business today (04/01/2005) and listing of which will be withdrawn after  
    the close of business on Monday, 10/01/2005.