09:02     SG-HSBC@EC0505A<04679> - 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: 4679) will cease after the close of 
    business on Tuesday, 10/05/2005 and listing of which will be withdrawn    
    after the close of business on Tuesday, 17/05/2005.