Interim Dividend

HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
2 August 1999

INTERIM DIVIDEND
COMPANY NAME
*HSBC HOLDINGS PLC
SECURITY TITLE
*Ord Shs. (UK Reg) / Ord Shs. (HK Reg)
MNEMONIC CODE       *HSBA / HSBI
SEDOL CODE          *540-528 / 6-158-163
DIVIDEND AMOUNT     *US$0.133
PERIOD              *Half-year to 30-06-99
PROVISIONAL EX DATE *16-08-99
RECORD DATE         *20-08-99
PAYMENT DATE        *07-10-99
DIV/SCRIP OPTION    *Yes
NOTES               *