08:42     SG-HSBC@EC0504A<02147> - Withdrawal of Listing                      

    Market participants are requested to note that listing of 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: 2147) will be        
    withdrawn after the close of business today (18/04/2005).