09:08     FB-HSBC @EC0505<02171> - Last Day of Dealings                       

    Market participants are requested to note that dealings in the 2005       
    European Style (Cash Settled) Call Warrants relating to existing issued   
    ordinary shares of US$0.50 of HSBC Holdings plc issued by Fortis Bank     
    S.A./N.V. (stock code: 2171) will cease after the close of business on    
    Wednesday, 11/05/2005 and listing of which will be withdrawn after the    
    close of business on Wednesday, 18/05/2005.