12:40     MB-BEA  @EC0503<09054> - Last Day of Dealings                       

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style Call Warrants (Cash Settled) relating to existing issued   
    ordinary shares of HK$2.50 each of The Bank of East Asia, Limited issued  
    by Macquarie Bank Limited (stock code: 9054) will cease after the close of
    business on Wednesday, 23/03/2005 and listing of which will be withdrawn  
    after the close of business on Thursday, 31/03/2005.