FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a - 16 or 15d - 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of May, 2007 HSBC Holdings plc 42nd Floor, 8 Canada Square, London E14 5HQ, England (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F). Form 20-F X Form 40-F ...... (Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes....... No X (If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ..............) GRUPO FINANCIERO HSBC, S.A. DE C.V. FIRST QUARTER 2007 FINANCIAL RESULTS - HIGHLIGHTS On 8 August 2006, HSBC Panama was sold by Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. to HSBC Asia Holdings BV. All comparative commentary within this report is therefore on a like-for-like basis excluding HSBC Panama, as presented in Appendix A. The financial statements on pages 5 - 12 include HSBC Panama up until the date of disposal. - Net income down 3.6 per cent to MXN1,376 million for the first quarter of 2007 (MXN1,428 million for the first quarter of 2006). - Net loans and advances to customers up MXN25.7 billion, or 19.3 per cent, to MXN158.9 billion at 31 March 2007 (MXN133.2 billion at 31 March 2006). - Total assets up MXN29.5 billion, or 10.6 per cent, to MXN309.0 billion at 31 March 2007 (MXN279.5 billion at 31 March 2006). - Cost efficiency ratio (excluding monetary position) of 59.8 per cent for the first quarter of 2007 (61.8 per cent for the first quarter of 2006). - Return on equity of 16.5 per cent for the first quarter of 2007 (21.8 per cent for the first quarter of 2006). HSBC Mexico S.A. (the bank) is Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V.'s (the group) primary subsidiary, and is subject to supervision by the Mexican Banking and Securities Commission. The bank is required to file periodic financial information on a quarterly basis (in this case for the quarter ended 31 March 2007) and this information is publicly available. Given that this information is available in the public domain, Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. has elected to file this release. Results are prepared in accordance with Mexican GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles), with figures denominated in Mexican pesos (MXN). Comparative figures are presented on an actual basis, indexed to constant MXN as at 31 March 2007. Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. is a 99.99 per cent directly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC). Commentary by Paul Thurston, CEO of Grupo Financiero HSBC Mexico: "Grupo Financiero HSBC has achieved strong business growth during the first quarter of 2007 as a result of our continued investment in building our customer base and business volumes in Mexico. Year-on-year, our personal customer base is up by more than 800,000 clients, the number of credit cards in issue has increased by 69.4 per cent to 2.1 million cards, and our small business client base has risen by 21 per cent. Our packaged products have continued to be very successful, and in the first quarter we sold 170,000 Tu Cuenta and 1,718 Estimulo packages. "Net income of MXN1,376 million in the first quarter of 2007, however, fell by MXN52 million compared with the first quarter of 2006 as overall strong revenue momentum was offset by reduced revenues in Global Markets, with trading income down MXN224 million year-on-year. "The group achieved strong total revenue growth of 11.1 per cent - despite lower earnings from Global Markets - exceeding cost growth of 7.5 per cent for the period ended 31 March 2007 compared with the same period of 2006, and resulting in a cost efficiency improvement. Loan impairment charges grew as a consequence of our investment in expanding our consumer and small business commercial loan portfolios. "In line with the HSBC Group's organic growth strategy, we continue to invest in building our business in Mexico, and are modernising and streamlining our processes to handle greater business volumes and provide improved services to our clients. By combining the Group's knowledge, network and brand with the experience and capabilities of our staff, we are driving product innovation and service enhancements to capture market share in key markets. "Our commitment to Corporate Responsibility remains strong and I am pleased to announce that, in 2007, for the second consecutive year, the Mexican Philanthropy Centre (CEMEFI) and Aliarse recognised HSBC Mexico with a certification for Socially Responsible Company 2007." Overview In the first quarter of 2007, Grupo Financiero HSBC's net income of MXN1,376 million was MXN52 million, or 3.6 per cent, lower than the same period in 2006. Net interest income (excluding monetary position) was up by MXN692 million to MXN5,110 million for the period ended 31 March 2007, a 15.7 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2006. Lower spreads on deposits, as a result of reduced market rates, and lower net interest income in Global Markets, were more than offset by significant growth in higher-yielding credit card lending and small- and medium-sized business (SME) products. Net fees and commissions were up by MXN321 million to MXN2,433 million for the quarter ended 31 March 2007, a 15.2 per cent increase on the same period in 2006. This was mainly driven by an increased number of credit cards in circulation and the continued success of the bank's packaged products, Tu Cuenta (for personal customers) and Estimulo (for business customers), in addition to ATM, point of sale, mutual fund and trade services fees. Trading income at MXN325 million was 40.8 per cent lower than in the same period of the previous year. Retail foreign exchange continues to drive positive results, but both interest rate and fixed income trading portfolios generated lower income than in the same period in 2006, affected by the volatility in the local markets resulting from both local and international market conditions. Administrative expenses of MXN4,705 million were 7.5 per cent higher than in the same period in 2006. Personnel expenses increased as a result of the 2,199 new employees hired since March 2006. Marketing expenses, information technology improvements and investment in the expansion, relocation and renovation of the branch and ATM infrastructure have also contributed to expense growth. With cost growth below the rate of revenue growth, however, the cost efficiency ratio (excluding monetary position) improved from 61.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2006 to 59.8 per cent for the same period in 2007. During the first quarter of 2007, loan impairment charges increased by MXN781 million to MXN1,407 million compared with the same period in 2006, reflecting strong growth in the consumer loan portfolio and higher impairment in the small business and self-employed loan portfolios. These were partially offset by higher recoveries (which are included in Other Income in 2007 in accordance with new Mexican GAAP reporting requirements). The allowance for loan losses as a percentage of impaired loans was 141.6 per cent as at 31 March 2007. The bank's capital adequacy ratio remains sound at 14.7 per cent, well above Mexican Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) requirements. Business highlights During the first quarter of 2007, the bank's Personal Financial Services (PFS) business generated significant volume growth, with higher balances in credit cards, mortgages, personal and payroll loans. More than 370,000 new credit cards were issued during the quarter. At the end of March 2007, total customer loans were up 27.8 per cent year-on-year. Higher revenues were generated from credit cards, ATMs and from the Tu Cuenta packaged financial services product, which reached 1.2 million accounts at 31 March 2007. Insurance premiums continued to grow, with a 15.6 per cent increase year-on-year. During the first quarter of 2007, the distribution network grew with six new branches opened and 76 new ATMs installed. In March, HSBC launched a savings account, Cuenta Chicos HSBC, for children between the ages of one and 15 years' old. In Commercial Banking (CMB), customer loans were 32.9 per cent higher than in the first quarter of 2006 as HSBC continued to be a market leader in delivering banking services to the small and micro business sector in Mexico. There were higher revenues from card acquiring and trade services fees, as well as increased cross-sales activity through ATMs and of payments and cash management (PCM) services. HSBC Mexico's trade services business continues to increase market share and has now opened offices in three regional centres, in Monterrey, Guadalajara and Puebla. The international business centre, which supports Mexican businesses in expanding internationally and foreign companies in investing in Mexico, has been expanded to cater for the growth in inward and outward business flows between HSBC Mexico and HSBC Group members in other countries. In Corporate, Investment Banking and Markets (CIBM), revenues from the PCM business increased compared to the first quarter of 2006. However, in Global Markets, revenues were significantly lower than in the same period of 2006, as interest rate, fixed income and balance sheet trading were all negatively affected by the volatility in the local markets resulting from both local and international market conditions. This was partially offset by continued profitability in retail foreign exchange and the sale of securities from the available-for-sale portfolio. In March 2007, HSBC Mexico successfully issued its first residential mortgage-backed security (RMBS) for MXN2,500 million, in two series and with a term of 15.9 years. This issuance was the largest of its kind in Latin America and obtained AAA(mex) and mxAAA grades assigned by Fitch Ratings and Standard & Poors, respectively. About HSBC Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. is Mexico's fourth largest banking and financial services institution with 1,350 branches, 5,482 ATMs, approximately 7.8 million customers and more than 23,000 employees. For more information, consult our website at www.hsbc.com.mx. Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. is a 99.99 per cent directly owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc. Headquartered in London, UK, the HSBC Group serves over 125 million customers worldwide through 10,000 offices in 82 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. With assets of US$1,861 billion at 31 December 2006, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations. With listings on the London, Hong Kong, New York, Paris and Bermuda stock exchanges, shares in HSBC Holdings plc are held by nearly 200,000 shareholders in some 100 countries and territories. HSBC is marketed worldwide as 'the world's local bank'. Consolidated Balance Sheet GROUP BANK Figures in MXN millions 31Mar07 31Mar06 31Mar07 31Mar06 Assets Cash and deposits in banks 54,519 53,865 54,518 49,217 Investment in securities 53,334 62,026 52,251 60,170 Trading securities 17,858 10,100 16,775 9,739 Available-for-sale securities 31,555 47,821 31,555 46,326 Held to maturity securities 3,921 4,105 3,921 4,105 Securities and derivative operations 190 626 184 625 Repurchase agreements 87 86 82 86 Derivative transactions 103 540 102 539 Performing loans Commercial loans 61,583 49,865 61,583 44,098 Loans to financial intermediaries 6,107 5,806 6,107 5,699 Consumer loans 38,168 31,130 38,168 29,305 Mortgage loans 18,440 22,652 18,440 17,444 Loans to government entities 36,689 37,881 36,689 37,881 Loans to Fobaproa or IPAB - 1,164 - 1,164 Total performing loans 160,987 148,498 160,987 135,591 Impaired loans Commercial loans 1,840 1,302 1,840 1,254 Consumer loans 2,056 971 2,056 957 Mortgage loans 1,233 991 1,233 911 Immediate collection, remittances and other - 13 - 13 Total impaired loans 5,129 3,277 5,129 3,135 Gross loans and advances to customers 166,116 151,775 166,116 138,726 Allowance for loan losses (7,262) (5,764) (7,262) (5,576) Net loans and advances to customers 158,854 146,011 158,854 133,150 Other accounts receivable 29,430 22,565 26,773 21,873 Foreclosed assets 65 337 65 294 Property, furniture and equipment, net 6,111 5,897 6,097 5,640 Long-term investments in equity securities 2,845 2,532 156 208 Deferred taxes - 886 - 742 Goodwill 2,680 3,426 - - Other assets, deferred charges and intangibles 1,000 1,744 966 1,544 Total assets 309,028 299,915 299,864 273,463 Liabilities Deposits 213,167 220,240 214,822 202,512 Demand deposits 121,208 124,622 122,863 117,361 Time deposits 87,690 95,618 87,690 85,151 Bonds 4,269 - 4,269 - Bank deposits and other liabilities 10,588 6,389 10,588 6,389 On demand 2,015 - 2,015 - Short-term 6,467 4,281 6,467 4,281 Long-term 2,106 2,108 2,106 2,108 Securities and derivative transactions 4,415 8,408 4,410 8,407 Repurchase agreements 20 63 15 62 Securities deliverable under loan transactions 4,395 8,345 4,395 8,345 Other accounts payable 44,226 33,642 41,505 32,408 Income tax and employee profit sharing payable 1,467 1,965 1,416 1,909 Sundry creditors and other accounts payable 42,759 31,677 40,089 30,499 Subordinated debentures outstanding 2,209 2,699 2,209 2,301 Deferred taxes 384 - 429 - Deferred credits 120 30 120 24 Total liabilities 275,109 271,408 274,083 252,041 Equity Paid in capital 20,928 20,928 13,194 13,194 Capital stock 8,004 8,004 3,977 3,977 Additional paid in capital 12,924 12,924 9,217 9,217 Other reserves 12,970 7,576 12,568 8,227 Capital reserves 853 668 9,258 4,831 Retained earnings 18,635 13,304 4,466 4,427 Result from the mark-to- market of available-for- sale securities - - 86 90 Result from translation of foreign operations - 10 - 12 Cumulative effect of restatement (3,888) (3,888) (3,504) (3,545) Gains on non-monetary asset valuation (4,006) (4,007) 1,152 1,165 Net income 1,376 1,489 1,110 1,247 Minority interest in capital 21 3 19 1 Total equity 33,919 28,507 25,781 21,422 Total liabilities and equity 309,028 299,915 299,864 273,463 Consolidated Balance Sheet (continued) GROUP Figures in MXN millions 31Mar07 31Mar06 Memorandum Accounts Transactions on behalf of third parties 91,274 97,523 Customer current accounts (11) 1 Customer bank - 1 Settlement of customer securities and documents (11) - Customer securities 65,545 75,545 Customer securities in custody 65,539 74,214 Pledged customers securities and documents 6 1,331 Transactions on behalf of customers 2,323 2,597 Customer repurchase transac- tions 2,323 2,597 Other transactions on behalf of customers 23,417 19,380 Investment on behalf of customers, net 23,417 19,380 Other memorandum accounts 356,274 508,854 Investment of the SAR funds 3,540 3,680 Integrated loan portfolio 173,788 144,371 Other memorandum accounts 178,946 360,803 Transactions for the group's own accounts 1,054,615 568,419 Accounts for the group's own registry 1,054,548 568,398 Guarantees granted 48 61 Irrevocable lines of credit granted 7,623 5,584 Goods in trust or mandate 111,818 72,039 Goods in custody or under administration 56,165 72,294 Amounts committed in transactions with Fobaproa 152 119 Amounts contracted in derivative operations 874,673 400,399 Securities in custody 3,942 4,097 Other contingent obligations 127 13,805 Repurchase/resale agreements Securities receivable under repos 45,764 49,823 (less) Repurchase agreements (45,700) (49,801) 64 22 Reverse repurchase agreements 5,324 16,050 (less) Securities deliverable under repos (5,321) (16,051) 3 (1) BANK Figures in MXN millions 31Mar07 31Mar06 Memorandum Accounts Guarantees granted 47 61 Other contingent obligations 127 13,805 Irrevocable lines of credit granted 7,623 5,584 Goods in trust or mandate 111,818 72,039 Goods in custody or under administration 56,165 72,294 Third party investment banking operations, net 23,417 19,380 Amounts committed in transactions with Fobaproa 152 119 Amounts contracted in derivative operations 874,673 400,399 Investments of retirement savings system funds 3,540 3,680 Integrated loan portfolio 173,788 144,371 Other control accounts 178,946 360,802 1,430,296 1,092,534 Securities receivable under repos 43,442 47,239 (less) Repurchase agreements (43,377) (47,204) 65 35 Reverse repurchase agreements 3,001 13,454 (less) Securities deliverable under repos (2,999) (13,466) 2 (12) Consolidated Income Statement Figures in MXN millions GROUP BANK 31Mar07 31Mar06 31Mar07 31Mar06 Interest income 7,546 7,071 7,438 6,787 Interest expense (2,436) (2,468) (2,392) (2,376) Monetary position (margin), net (348) (197) (313) (187) Net interest income 4,762 4,406 4,733 4,224 Loan impairment charges (1,407) (642) (1,407) (626) Risk adjusted net interest income 3,355 3,764 3,326 3,598 Fees and commissions receivable 2,708 2,458 2,500 2,179 Fees payable (275) (284) (272) (273) Trading income 325 549 324 547 Total operating income 6,113 6,487 5,878 6,051 Administrative and personnel expenses (4,705) (4,518) (4,558) (4,205) Net operating income 1,408 1,969 1,320 1,846 Other income 546 380 558 390 Other expenses (199) (210) (200) (209) Net income before taxes 1,755 2,139 1,678 2,027 Income tax and employee profit sharing tax (582) (801) (561) (760) Deferred income tax (17) (8) (10) (21) Net income before subsidiaries 1,156 1,330 1,107 1,246 Undistributed income from subsidiaries 220 159 2 1 Income from ongoing operations 1,376 1,489 1,109 1,247 Minority interest - - 1 - Net income 1,376 1,489 1,110 1,247 Statement of Changes in Shareholder's Equity GROUP Figures in MXN millions Deficit in restatement of stock- Capital Capital Retained holders' Net Minority Total contributed reserves earnings income income interest equity Balances at 31Dec06 20,928 853 13,041 (7,694) 5,594 2 32,724 Movements inherent to the share- holder's decision Capitalisation of retained earnings - - 5,594 - (5,594) - - Other movements - - - - - - - Total - - 5,594 - (5,594) - - Movements for the recognition of the comprehensive income Net income - - - - 1,376 - 1,376 Result from foreign currency transactions - - - - - - - Gains on non-monetary asset valuation - - - (200) - 19 (181) Total - - - (200) 1,376 19 1,195 Balances at 31Mar07 20,928 853 18,635 (7,894) 1,376 21 33,919 BANK Figures in MXN millions Result from Deficit in valuation of restatement available-for- of stock- Capital Capital Retained sale holders' Net Minority Total contributed reserves earnings securities equity income interest equity Balances at 31Dec06 13,194 9,258 - 306 (2,373) 4,466 1 24,852 Movements inherent to the shareholder's decision Transfer of result of prior years - - 4,466 - - (4,466) - - Other movements - - - - - - - - Total - - 4,466 - - (4,466) - - Movements for the recognition of the comprehensive income Net income - - - - - 1,110 - 1,110 Result from valuation of available-for- sale securities - - - (220) - - - (220) Cumulative effect of restatement - - - - 28 - 18 46 Others - - - - (7) - - (7) Total - - - (220) 21 1,110 18 929 Balances at 31Mar07 13,194 9,258 4,466 86 (2,352) 1,110 19 25,781 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Financial Position GROUP Figures in MXN millions 31Mar07 31Mar06 Operating activities: Net income 1,376 1,489 Items included in operations not requiring (providing) funds: Result from mark-to-market valuations 82 (548) Allowances for loan losses 1,407 642 Depreciation and amortisation 252 174 Deferred taxes 17 8 Undistributed income from subsidiaries, net (220) (159) Value loss estimation for foreclosed assets 2 - Total operating items not requiring funds 2,916 1,606 Changes in items related to operations: (Decrease) in deposits (8,516) (3,571) (Increase) in loan portfolio (3,511) (6,135) (Increase) / decrease in securities and derivative transactions, net (1,932) 3,635 Decrease / (increase) in financial instruments 4,366 (1,433) (Decrease) in bank deposits and other liabilities (2,530) (951) Funds provided by operating activities (9,207) (6,849) Financing activities: Subordinated debentures outstanding (23) (20) Increase in other payable accounts 27,211 9,440 Funds used or provided in financing activities 27,188 9,420 Investing activities: (Increase) in property, furniture and equipment, net (331) (469) (Increase) in deferred charges or credits, net (94) (82) (Increase) / decrease in foreclosed assets (12) 78 (Increase) in other receivable accounts (18,768) (6,518) Funds used in investing activities (19,205) (6,991) (Decrease) in cash and equivalents (1,224) (4,420) Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 55,743 58,285 Cash and equivalents at end of period 54,519 53,865 BANK Figures in MXN millions 31Mar07 31Mar06 Operating activities: Net income 1,110 1,247 Items included in operations not requiring (providing) funds: Result from mark-to-market valuations 82 101 Allowances for loan losses 1,407 626 Depreciation and amortisation 253 213 Deferred taxes 10 21 Undistributed income from subsidiaries, net 21 (1) Value loss estimation for foreclosed assets 2 54 Minority interest (1) - Total operating items not requiring funds 2,884 2,261 Changes in operating accounts: (Decrease) in deposits (8,468) (4,698) (Increase) in loan portfolio (3,511) (5,439) Decrease in financial instruments 2,247 1,700 (Decrease) in bank deposits and other liabilities (2,530) (880) Funds provided by operations (9,378) (7,056) Financing activities: Subordinated debentures outstanding (24) (25) Increase in other payable accounts 24,579 9,321 Funds used or provided by financing activities 24,555 9,296 Investing activities: (Increase) in property, furniture and equipment, net (167) (333) (Increase) in deferred charges or credits, net (10) (111) (Increase) / Decrease in foreclosed assets (13) 25 (Increase) in other receivable accounts (16,213) (6,401) Funds used in investing activities (16,403) (6,820) (Decrease) in cash and equivalents (1,226) (4,580) Cash and equivalents at beginning of period 55,744 53,797 Cash and equivalents at end of period 54,518 49,217 Appendix A: Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. (HBMX) Consolidated balance sheet on a like-for-like basis Figures in MXN millions Total Group Mexico^ Panama Total Group Mar07 Mar06 Mar06 Mar06 Assets Cash and deposits in banks 54,519 49,219 4,646 53,865 Investments in securities 53,334 60,531 1,495 62,026 Trading securities 17,858 10,100 - 10,100 Available-for-sale securities 31,555 46,326 1,495 47,821 Held to maturity securities 3,921 4,105 - 4,105 Securities and derivative operations 190 626 - 626 Repurchase agreements 87 86 - 86 Derivative transactions 103 540 - 540 Performing loans Commercial loans 61,583 44,098 5,767 49,865 Loans to financial intermediaries 6,107 5,699 107 5,806 Consumer loans 38,168 29,305 1,825 31,130 Mortgage loans 18,440 17,444 5,208 22,652 Loans to government entities 36,689 37,881 - 37,881 Loans to Fobaproa or IPAB - 1,164 - 1,164 Total performing loans 160,987 135,591 12,907 148,498 Impaired loans Commercial loans 1,840 1,255 47 1,302 Consumer loans 2,056 957 14 971 Mortgage loans 1,233 911 80 991 Immediate collection, remittances and other - 13 - 13 Total impaired loans 5,129 3,136 141 3,277 Gross loans and advances to customers 166,116 138,727 13,048 151,775 Allowance for loan losses (7,262) (5,576) (188) (5,764) Net loans and advances to customers 158,854 133,151 12,860 146,011 Other accounts receivable 29,430 22,418 147 22,565 Foreclosed assets 65 294 43 337 Property, furniture and equipment, net 6,111 5,649 248 5,897 Long-term investments in equity securities 2,845 2,532 - 2,532 Deferred taxes - 845 41 886 Goodwill 2,680 2,680 746 3,426 Other assets, deferred charges and intangibles 1,000 1,563 181 1,744 Total assets 309,028 279,508 20,407 299,915 ^ On 8 August 2006, HSBC Panama was sold by Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. to HSBC Asia Holdings BV. Therefore, the balance sheet as at 31 March 2006 has been restated to exclude HSBC Panama to compare on a like-for-like basis. Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. (HBMX) Consolidated balance sheet on a like-for-like basis (continued) Figures in MXN millions Total Group Mexico^ Panama Total Group Mar07 Mar06 Mar06 Mar06 Liabilities Deposits 213,167 202,428 17,812 220,240 Demand deposits 121,208 117,277 7,345 124,622 Time deposits 87,690 85,151 10,467 95,618 Bonds 4,269 - - - Bank deposits and other liabilities 10,588 6,389 - 6,389 On demand 2,015 - - - Short-term 6,467 4,281 - 4,281 Long-term 2,106 2,108 - 2,108 Securities and derivative transactions 4,415 8,408 - 8,408 Repurchase agreements 20 63 - 63 Securities deliverable under loan transactions 4,395 8,345 - 8,345 Other accounts payable 44,226 33,142 500 33,642 Income tax and employee profit sharing payable 1,467 1,935 30 1,965 Sundry creditors and others accounts payable 42,759 31,207 470 31,677 Subordinated debentures outstanding 2,209 2,301 398 2,699 Deferred taxes 384 - - - Deferred credits 120 25 5 30 Total liabilities 275,109 252,693 18,715 271,408 Equity Paid in capital 20,928 19,612 1,316 20,928 Capital stock 8,004 6,688 1,316 8,004 Additional paid in capital 12,924 12,924 - 12,924 Other reserves 12,970 7,200 376 7,576 Capital reserves 853 668 - 668 Retained earnings 18,635 13,006 298 13,304 Result from mark-to-market of available-for-sale securities - (7) 7 - Result from translation of foreign operations - - 10 10 Cumulative effect of restatement (3,888) (3,888) - (3,888) Gains on non monetary asset valuation (4,006) (4,007) - (4,007) Net income 1,376 1,428 61 1,489 Minority interest in capital 21 3 - 3 Total equity 33,919 26,815 1,692 28,507 Total liabilities and equity 309,028 279,508 20,407 299,915 ^ On 8 August 2006, HSBC Panama was sold by Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. to HSBC Asia Holdings BV. Therefore, the balance sheet as at 31 March 2006 has been restated to exclude HSBC Panama to compare on a like-for-like basis. Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. (HBMX) Consolidated income statement on a like-for-like basis Figures in MXN millions Total Group Mexico^ Panama Total Group Mar07 Mar06 Mar06 Mar06 Interest income 7,546 6,770 301 7,071 Interest expense (2,436) (2,352) (116) (2,468) Monetary position (margin), net (348) (195) (2) (197) Net interest income 4,762 4,223 183 4,406 Loan impairment charges (1,407) (626) (16) (642) Risk adjusted net interest income 3,355 3,597 167 3,764 Fees and commissions receivable 2,708 2,383 75 2,458 Fees payable (275) (271) (13) (284) Trading income 325 549 - 549 Total operating income 6,113 6,258 229 6,487 Administrative and personnel expenses (4,705) (4,377) (141) (4,518) Net operating income 1,408 1,881 88 1,969 Other income 546 380 - 380 Other expenses (199) (210) - (210) Net income before taxes 1,755 2,051 88 2,139 Income tax and employee profit sharing (582) (773) (28) (801) Deferred taxes (17) (9) 1 (8) Net income before subsidiaries 1,156 1,269 61 1,330 Undistributed income from subsidiaries 220 159 - 159 Income from ongoing operations 1,376 1,428 61 1,489 Net income 1,376 1,428 61 1,489 ^ On 8 August 2006, HSBC Panama was sold by Grupo Financiero HSBC, S.A. de C.V. to HSBC Asia Holdings BV. Therefore, results for the quarter ended 31 March 2006 have been restated to exclude results for HSBC Panama up until the date of disposal in order to compare on a like-for-like basis. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. HSBC Holdings plc By: Name: P A Stafford Title: Assistant Group Secretary Date: 01 May 2007