09:01     FB-HSBC @EP0502<09942> - Last Day of Dealings                       

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style (Cash Settled) Put Warrants relating to existing issued    
    ordinary shares of US$0.50 each of HSBC Holdings plc issued by Fortis Bank
    S.A./N.V. (stock code: 9942) will cease after the close of business on    
    Monday, 14/02/2005 and listing of which will be withdrawn after the       
    close of business on Friday, 18/02/2005.