HSBC Trinkaus 1H 2007 Results

HSBC Holdings PLC
16 August 2007


The following text is the English translation of a news release issued in
Germany by HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt, a 78.6 per cent indirectly owned
subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc.

                    HSBC TRINKAUS & BURKHARDT AG
                      FIRST HALF 2007 RESULTS

• Operating profit up 15.0 per cent to €119.9 million.

• Profit after tax up 19.5 per cent to €84.5 million.

• Net fees and commissions up 9.1 per cent to €165.0 million.

HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt AG first half 2007 results showed strong growth
compared with the first half 2006. This was primarily attributable to good 
contributions from net interest income and net fees and commissions. Operating 
profit was up 15.0 per cent year-on-year to €119.9 million. Profit after tax 
increased by 19.5 per cent to €84.5 million.

All business segments improved their contribution compared to the same period
last year. Private banking earnings increased 21.7 per cent due to the expansion
of the securities business. The corporate banking business benefited from higher
net interest income due to growth in deposits as well as from increased IPO and
capital market activity in the corporate finance business. The institutional
client business improved on its prior year results due to the successful
expansion of asset management and fixed income products businesses. Proprietary
trading reported a substantial increase in revenues due to high market demand
for structured interest products, equities and equity derivatives.

Net interest income increased by 23.1 per cent to €54.3 million compared with
the first half of 2006. This was driven by an increase in customer deposits,
which funded higher loans and advances to banks and increased loans and advances
to customers. In addition, there was a slight improvement in customer margins on
deposits.

Net fees and commissions increased 9.1 per cent to €165.0 million as a result of
higher income in the securities business arising from increased volumes from
higher market volatility in capital markets during the first half of the year
together with improved performance from the issuing and structuring business.
                                                                           
Trading profit increased by 4.3 per cent to €65.2 million. This growth was in
addition to the strong growth experienced in the first half of 2006. Equities
and equity/index derivatives remain the strongest earnings components arising 
from strong demand for retail products sold under our HSBC Trinkaus Investment 
Products brand (www.hsbc-tip.de). Demand was met by expanding the range offered 
and also by obtaining approval to list and sell these products in Switzerland.

The net credit for loan impairment charges of €2.7 million was attributable to
the reversal of both individually and collectively assessed impairment
allowances. Credit risk provisioning remains cautious and characterised by
conservative valuation standards.

Administrative expenses increased 13.4 per cent compared with the first half
2006. This was largely due to the increase in the number of employees, business
expansion and higher performance-related remuneration. Other administrative 
expenses increased as a result of higher IT consultancy services.

The cost efficiency ratio remained stable at 58.4 per cent as compared with 58.3
per cent for the first half of 2006.

The Management Board continues to be cautiously optimistic for 2007 and believes
there are further solid earnings opportunities in light of growth forecasts for
the global economy and sustained economic growth in Germany. Net interest income
is likely to increase further for the full year 2007 compared with the prior
year provided margins remain stable and volumes increase. Continued strong
contribution from net fees and commissions and trading profit in the second half
of 2007 however remains highly dependent on conditions within the capital market
where performance trends achieved in the first half of the year could be
disrupted if recent credit market volatility continues. Nevertheless, the
Management Board continues to pursue the goal of increasing operating profit in
2007.





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