08:45     SG-HSBC@EC0504B<04574> - 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: 4574) will be               
    withdrawn after the close of business today (18/04/2005).