08:59     SG-HSBC@EC0505A<04679> - 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: 4679) will be        
    withdrawn after the close of business today (17/05/2005).