08:50     FB-HSBC @EC0502<09926> - Last Day of Dealings                       

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style (Cash Settled) Call 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: 9926) will cease after the close of business today 
    (14/02/2005) and listing of which will be withdrawn after the close of    
    business on Friday, 18/02/2005.