08:51     FB-HSBC@EC0506B<02172> - 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 each of HSBC Holdings plc issued by Fortis Bank
    S.A./N.V. (stock code: 2172) will cease after the close of business on    
    Thursday, 02/06/2005 and listing of which will be withdrawn after the     
    close of business on Wednesday, 08/06/2005.