16:31     SG-HSBC@EC0504B<04574> - 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: 4574) will cease after the close    
    of business on Tuesday, 12/04/2005 and listing of which will be           
    withdrawn after the close of business on Monday, 18/04/2005.