Dividend Declaration

HSBC Holdings PLC
13 February 2008

DIVIDEND ON 6.20% NON-CUMULATIVE US DOLLAR PREFERENCE SHARES, SERIES A ("SERIES
A DOLLAR PREFERENCE SHARES")



In 2005 1,450,000 Series A Dollar Preference Shares were issued for a
consideration of US$1,000 each and Series A American Depositary Shares, each of
which represents one-fortieth of a Series A Dollar Preference Share, were listed
on the New York Stock Exchange.



A non-cumulative fixed-rate dividend of 6.20 per cent per annum is payable on
the Series A Dollar Preference Shares on 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15
December for the quarter then ended at the sole and absolute discretion of the
Board of HSBC Holdings plc. The Board of HSBC Holdings plc has declared a
dividend for the quarter ending 15 March 2008. Since 15 March and 16 March are
not normal business days the dividend of US$0.3875 per Series A American
Depositary Share will be payable on 17 March 2008 to holders of record on 29
February 2008.



Any person who has acquired Series A American Depositary Shares but who has not
lodged the transfer documentation with the depositary should do so before 12
noon on Friday 29 February 2008 in order to receive the dividend.



By order of the Board







R G Barber

Group Company Secretary



13 February 2008


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