08:56     SG-HSBC @EC0502<02250> - 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: 2250) will cease        
    after the close of business today (08/02/2005) and listing of             
    which will be withdrawn after the close of business on Thursday,          
    17/02/2005.