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, 2006 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- ..............) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 --------------------- FORM 8-K PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 DATE OF REPORT: MAY 12, 2006 --------------------- COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-8198 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER) DELAWARE 86-1052062 (STATE OF INCORPORATION) (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER) 2700 SANDERS ROAD, PROSPECT HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS 60070 (ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE) (847) 564-5000 REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): ( ) Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ( ) Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ( ) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ( ) Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial supplement pertaining to the financial results of HSBC Finance Corporation and HSBC USA Inc. for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The information included in the financial supplement with respect to HSBC Finance Corporation and HSBC USA Inc. on a combined basis is presented on an International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRSs") basis as applied by HSBC Holdings plc. Additional detail regarding significant accounting policies is available in the HSBC Holdings plc 2005 Annual Report. The information included in the financial supplement with respect to HSBC Finance Corporation is presented on a management basis and an IFRS management basis. As presented in this Form 8-K, IFRS basis is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents U.S. GAAP as adjusted in accordance with IFRSs. Management basis is a non-GAAP financial measure derived from U.S. GAAP reported results that eliminates, among other things, mortgage and private label receivable transfers from HSBC Finance Corporation to its affiliate, HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and related intercompany activities and assumes that securitized receivables have not been sold and remain on the HSBC Finance Corporation balance sheet. IFRS management basis is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents management basis as adjusted in accordance with IFRSs. This information shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), or otherwise incorporated by reference into any filing pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act except as otherwise expressly stated in such a filing. ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not applicable. (b) Pro forma financial information. Not applicable. (c) Exhibits. NO. EXHIBIT --- ------- 99 Financial supplement. SIGNATURE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Patrick D. Schwartz ------------------------------------ Patrick D. Schwartz Vice President-Deputy General Counsel-Corporate Dated: May 12, 2006 EXHIBIT 99 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION AND HSBC USA INC. SUPPLEMENT TO THE FORMS 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 MAY, 2006 FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This document, and subsequent discussion, contains certain forward-looking information with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of HSBC Holdings plc, HSBC Finance Corporation, HSBC USA Inc. and HSBC North America Holdings Inc. This information represents expectations or beliefs concerning future events and is subject to unknown risks and uncertainties. This information speaks only as of the date on which it is provided. Additional detailed information concerning important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially is available in the HSBC Holdings plc 2005 Annual Report, and the HSBC Finance Corporation and HSBC USA Inc. Annual Reports on Forms 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 and Quarterly Reports on Forms 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. 2 BASIS OF REPORTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL REPORTING STANDARDS ("IFRSS") From January 1, 2005, HSBC Holdings plc ("HSBC") has prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as endorsed by the European Union. IFRSs comprise accounting standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and its predecessor body as well as interpretations issued by the International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee and its predecessor body. Please see HSBC's 2005 Annual Report for more detail regarding significant accounting policies. - HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION -- MANAGED BASIS (a non-GAAP financial measure) assumes that securitized customer loans have not been sold and remain on the HSBC Finance Corporation balance sheet. - HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION -- MANAGEMENT BASIS In addition to managed basis reporting, operations are monitored and trends are evaluated on a management basis (a non-GAAP financial measure). Management basis reporting, in addition to the managed basis adjustments, assumes that the Mortgages and Private Label customer loans transferred from HSBC Finance Corporation to HSBC's U.S. banking subsidiary, HSBC Bank USA, N.A. ("HSBC Bank USA"), have not been sold and remain on the HSBC Finance Corporation balance sheet. Additionally, operations are monitored and trends are evaluated on a management basis because the customer loan sales to HSBC Bank USA were conducted primarily to more appropriately fund prime customer loans within the HSBC Group and such customer loans continue to be managed and serviced by us without regard to ownership. Furthermore, operating results are reviewed and decisions are made about allocating resources such as employees on a management basis. When reporting on a management basis, net interest income, fee income and loan impairment charges are adjusted to include the activity associated with these customer loans transferred to HSBC Bank USA. Gains on sales, loan premium amortization and the related servicing fees are eliminated. Management believes that management basis information enables readers, investors and other interested parties to better understand the overall performance and related trends of our consumer finance business. Certain adjustments have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation. - HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION -- IFRS MANAGEMENT BASIS (a non-GAAP financial measure) represents management basis results adjusted in accordance with IFRSs. In this document, the term "customer loans" is synonymous to "receivables" in our U.S. GAAP financial statements. - HSBC USA INC. -- IFRS represents HSBC USA Inc. U.S. GAAP results adjusted in accordance with IFRSs. 3 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION AND HSBC USA INC. PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD -- IFRS (A NON-GAAP MEASURE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------------ MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 2006 2005 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (MILLIONS $) Profit for the Period (after-tax): HSBC Finance Corporation.................................... $ 930 $ 766 $ 824 HSBC USA Inc................................................ 287 179 297 ------ ------ ------ Sub-total................................................. 1,217 945 1,121 Intercompany Eliminations(1).............................. 68 110 107 ------ ------ ------ Combined Profit for the Period.............................. $1,285 $1,055 $1,228 ====== ====== ====== --------------- (1) Primarily relates to intercompany derivatives accounting and premium amortization on the transfer of assets between HSBC Finance Corporation and HSBC USA Inc. 4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION 5 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION - FIRST QUARTER 2006 HIGHLIGHTS IFRS MANAGEMENT BASIS (A NON-GAAP MEASURE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Strong quarter with good underlying business trends - Solid results from all businesses - Favorable credit performance related to lower bankruptcies, customer loan growth and a continued strong U.S. economy - Integration of Metris on schedule - First quarter results include seasonal Taxpayer Financial Services revenues - Profit for the Period increased 12% year-over-year - Profit Before Tax increased 13%. Excluding derivative and fair value impacts, Profit Before Tax increased 49%. - Net Interest Income increased 12% year-over-year due to strong customer loan growth - Average Customer Loans grew 18% year-over-year with solid organic growth across all products - Loan Impairment Charges decreased from both the prior quarter and prior year first quarter - Decreased bankruptcy filings following change in U.S. legislation in October 2005, which accelerated Loan Impairment Charges in the fourth quarter of 2005, a portion of which would have been experienced in 2006 - Reduction of estimated exposure associated with Hurricane Katrina in the first quarter of 2006 - Lower Loan Impairment Charges due to growing mix of near-prime loans in residential mortgage and motor vehicle finance - Continued favorable U.S. consumer credit environment, although housing market showing modest signs of slowing in some markets 6 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION IFRS MANAGEMENT BASIS (A NON-GAAP MEASURE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------------ MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 2006 2005 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (MILLIONS $) Net Interest Income......................................... $2,873 $2,694 $2,558 Net Fee Income.............................................. 819 699 703 Trading Income(1)........................................... 66 65 208 Net Income/(Expense) from Financial Instruments Designated at Fair Value(2).......................................... (5) 36 176 Other Operating Income...................................... 145 336 110 ------ ------ ------ Total Operating Income.................................... 3,898 3,830 3,755 Loan Impairment Charges and Other Credit Risk Provisions.... 904 1,447 1,048 Operating Expenses.......................................... 1,436 1,400 1,333 ------ ------ ------ Profit Before Tax......................................... 1,558 983 1,374 Tax Expense................................................. 546 164 472 ------ ------ ------ Profit for the Period..................................... $1,012 $ 819 $ 902 ====== ====== ====== Cost Efficiency Ratio....................................... 36.8% 36.6% 35.5% Operating Expenses/Average Customer Loans................... 3.4% 3.5% 3.8% --------------- (1) Includes ineffectiveness on qualifying hedges and mark-to-market on non-qualifying hedges that are not managed in conjunction with the debt securities in issue designated at fair value of $14, ($39) and $156 million for the quarters ended March 31, 2006, December 31, 2005 and March 31, 2005, respectively. (2) Includes gains and losses from changes in fair value of debt securities in issue designated at fair value and gains and losses from changes in fair value of derivatives that are managed in conjunction with them. 7 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION KEY RATIOS - MANAGEMENT BASIS (A NON-GAAP MEASURE)(1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Net Interest Margin (NIM) down from the prior year first quarter and flat sequentially - Overall yield increased in the quarter due to repricing efforts which were offset by a higher mix of residential mortgage customer loans and higher cost of funds - RAR improved from the prior quarter and prior year first quarter driven by lower charge-offs --------------- (1) Derived from U.S. GAAP reported results and adjusted to management basis as further described on page 3. (2) Excludes mark-to-market on derivatives which do not qualify as effective hedges and ineffectiveness associated with qualifying hedges under SFAS No. 133. 8 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION CREDIT QUALITY - MANAGEMENT BASIS (A NON-GAAP MEASURE)(1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - The first quarter 2006 charge-off ratio decreased from fourth quarter 2005 primarily due to the fourth quarter spike in bankruptcy charge-offs in the U.S. as a result of new bankruptcy legislation effective October 2005 - RAR improved from the prior quarter and prior year first quarter driven by lower charge-offs --------------- (1) Derived from U.S. GAAP reported results and adjusted to management basis as further described on page 3. (2) Excludes mark-to-market on derivatives which do not qualify as effective hedges and ineffectiveness associated with qualifying hedges under SFAS No. 133. 9 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION IFRS MANAGEMENT BASIS (A NON-GAAP MEASURE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSTOMER LOANS MARCH 06 INCREASE/(DECREASE) ------------------- % ------------------- MARCH 06 DEC 05 MARCH 05 DEC 05 MARCH 05 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (MILLIONS $) Branch Residential Mortgage................. $ 43,062 $ 41,341 $ 38,166 4% 13% Correspondent Residential Mortgage.......... 49,330 44,297 35,094 11 41 -------- -------- -------- -- --- Residential Mortgage...................... 92,392 85,638 73,260 8 26 MasterCard/Visa(1) Credit Cards............. 24,740 25,819 21,739 (4) 14 Private Label Cards......................... 18,402 19,656 18,019 (6) 2 Motor Vehicle Finance....................... 12,113 11,911 10,313 2 17 Other Unsecured Personal Lending............ 20,844 20,745 19,771 -- 5 Commercial and Other........................ 31 33 93 (6) (67) -------- -------- -------- -- --- Total Customer Loans...................... $168,522 $163,802 $143,195 3% 18% ======== ======== ======== == === --------------- (1) MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International, Incorporated and Visa is a registered trademark of VISA USA, Inc. 10 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2006 -- BUSINESS UNIT HIGHLIGHTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RETAIL BRANCH CHANNEL CORRESPONDENT/ (HFC/BENEFICIAL) WHOLESALE CHANNEL - Continued good loan growth - Strong residential mortgage growth - Residential mortgage products up - Portfolio up 11% over prior quarter and 4% over prior quarter and 41% year-over-year 13% year-over-year - Improved returns on new production ( ) Includes both near-prime and non-prime segments - Run-off slowed from prior quarter to prior year first quarter levels ( ) Junior liens a good source of growth - Monitoring credit quality closely given - Cross sell volume continues to expand the housing market showing modest signs of - Motor vehicle loans and credit card slowing sales in branches contribute to overall growth - Credit quality remains stable although housing market showing modest signs of slowing 11 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2006 -- BUSINESS UNIT HIGHLIGHTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CREDIT CARD - Strong year-over-year profits, good organic loan and operating income growth - Increased net interest margin year-over-year by growing non-prime book and repricing efforts - Strong growth in fee and other operating income from the prior year first quarter due to growing portfolio and higher interchange fees - Improved credit quality driven by lower bankruptcy charge-offs and filings - Metris integration on schedule - Estimates of the potential impact of the change in minimum payment guidelines take into account a number of factors which are difficult to predict at this time and are being closely monitored PRIVATE LABEL - Signed new merchant, Boscov's Department Stores, in April - Expanded private label programs with two of our merchants through enhanced underwriting, terms and customer service - Risk adjusted revenue performing well compared to the prior quarter as positive credit trends mitigated margin compression - Estimates of the potential impact of the change in minimum payment guidelines take into account a number of factors which are difficult to predict at this time and are being closely monitored 12 HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION FIRST QUARTER 2006 -- BUSINESS UNIT HIGHLIGHTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AUTO - Good organic loan growth in dealer channel - Customer loan mix shift toward near-prime producing lower charge-offs and higher risk adjusted revenues - Continue to refine collection strategies to improve cash collections TAXPAYER FINANCIAL SERVICES - Expanded relationships with existing partners - Expanded product offerings to include prepaid debit cards INTERNATIONAL CANADA - Good loan growth and profitability - Branch expansion contributed to strong growth in unsecured and residential mortgage products - Growth initiatives in motor vehicle and credit card contributed favorably to customer loan growth - Credit quality stable UK - Focus remains on credit and loss mitigation in a continued challenging environment 13 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- HSBC USA INC. 14 HSBC USA INC. FIRST QUARTER - 2006 HIGHLIGHTS IFRS - (A NON-GAAP MEASURE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Solid quarter including continuing progress on strategic initiatives - Domestic deposits grew 20% year-over-year and reflect impact of nationwide Online Savings roll out and branch expansion - Small business, middle market, and large corporate commercial loans grew a combined 14% year-over-year - Total Operating Income increased 8% from prior year first quarter and was spread across all customer groups - Profit for the Period down 3% from the prior year first quarter but up from the prior quarter - Quarterly results reflect a $40 million before tax charge from fair value option accounting - Net Interest Income (NII) was lower than the prior year first quarter largely due to a flatter yield curve and the impact on balance sheet management income in Corporate, Investment Banking and Markets (CIBM) - Balance sheet management income was $105 million lower than prior year first quarter but was offset by higher trading income which was $137 million above prior year first quarter, principally recorded in Global Markets business - Growing core customer deposit base in Personal Financial Services, Commercial Banking and Private Banking contributed to overall NII - Credit quality remains strong - Loan impairment increases relate principally to commercial releases/recoveries in the prior year first quarter - Consumer Finance loan impairment charges increased on higher loan volumes while bankruptcy filings decreased significantly - Increased Operating Expenses reflect recent investment initiatives - Expansion of retail distribution network including addition of branches and the rollout of the Online Savings Account - Build-out of CIBM business platform is largely complete; quarterly comparisons reflect 2005 investments 15 HSBC USA INC. IFRS - (A NON-GAAP MEASURE) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------------ MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31, 2006 2005 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (MILLIONS $) Net Interest Income......................................... $ 573 $ 638 $ 686 Net Fee Income.............................................. 230 218 123 Trading Income.............................................. 344 211 175 Net Income/(Expense) from Financial Instruments Designated at Fair Value(1)............................... (40) 14 (8) Other Operating Income...................................... 142 77 179 ------ ------ ------ Total Operating Income.................................... 1,249 1,158 1,155 Loan Impairment Charges and Other Credit Risk Provisions.... 169 212 121 Operating Expenses.......................................... 664 602 578 ------ ------ ------ Profit Before Tax......................................... 416 344 456 Tax Expense................................................. 129 165 159 ------ ------ ------ Profit for the Period..................................... $ 287 $ 179 $ 297 ====== ====== ====== Cost Efficiency Ratio....................................... 53.2% 52.0% 50.0% --------------- (1) Includes gains and losses from changes in fair value of debt securities in issue designated at fair value and gains and losses from changes in fair value of derivatives that are managed in conjunction with them. 16 HSBC USA INC. FIRST QUARTER 2006 -- BUSINESS UNIT HIGHLIGHTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PERSONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES (PFS) COMMERCIAL BANKING (CMB) - Success in numerous initiatives to broaden - Good year-over-year deposit and loan distribution channels growth - Online Savings deposits totaled $3.8 - Expanded markets and distribution through billion at March 31, 2006, up from $1.0 new lending office in Washington, DC and billion at December 2005 Embassy Banking referral arrangement with Wachovia - Branch network expansion continued with 4 new locations added during the first - Increased syndication capabilities led to quarter 2006 higher fee income in Commercial Real Estate - Finalized an agreement to brand ATMs in - Good credit quality in Middle Market and Walgreens stores in northern New Jersey Real Estate - Americas Premier Center (APC) opened in Miami showing strong early deposit momentum - "Different Points of View" global branding initiative launched with new ad campaign at JFK Airport - Operating Expenses increased from prior year first quarter, half of which reflects initiatives to expand distribution channels 17 HSBC USA INC. FIRST QUARTER 2006 -- BUSINESS UNIT HIGHLIGHTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CORPORATE, INVESTMENT BANKING PRIVATE BANKING (PB) AND MARKETS (CIBM) - Strong operating income growth from the - Significantly higher trading revenues prior year first quarter due in part to offset lower balance sheet management higher performance fees on foreign revenues in net interest income investments - Growth in markets related revenues - Good year-over-year deposit and loan recorded in derivatives, precious metals and growth on marketing initiatives targeting mortgage backed securities new and existing clients - Transaction Banking revenues and deposits - Expanded Wealth and Tax Advisory Services up over prior year with new offices in Seattle, Chicago and Palo Alto - Reflects HSBC's market leader position in developing cross border payments and cash management services - Operating expenses increased from the prior year first quarter, essentially flat from prior quarter and reflects costs associated with business expansion initiatives 18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APPENDIX RECONCILIATIONS TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION NET INCOME IFRS BASIS THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 DECEMBER 31, 2005 MARCH 31, 2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DOLLARS ARE IN MILLIONS) Net income -- U.S. GAAP Owned Basis................... $888 $393 $819 IFRS Adjustments, net of tax.......................... 42 373 5 ---- ---- ---- NET INCOME -- IFRS.................................... $930 $766 $824 ==== ==== ==== 1 RECONCILIATIONS TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION INCOME STATEMENT IFRS MANAGEMENT BASIS THREE MONTHS ENDED 03/31/06 THREE MONTHS ENDED 12/31/05 --------------------------------- --------------------------------- IFRS IFRS MANAGEMENT IFRS MANAGEMENT IFRS OWNED BASIS MANAGEMENT OWNED BASIS MANAGEMENT BASIS ADJUSTMENTS BASIS BASIS ADJUSTMENTS BASIS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DOLLARS ARE IN MILLIONS) Net interest income................ $2,464 $ 409 $2,873 $2,298 $ 396 $2,694 Net fee income..................... 392 427 819 469 230 699 Trading income..................... - 66 66 - 65 65 Net income/(expense) from financial instruments designated at fair value............................. - (5) (5) - 36 36 Other operating income............. 1,015 (870) 145 674 (338) 336 ------ ------- ------ ------ ----- ------ TOTAL OPERATING INCOME............. 3,871 27 3,898 3,441 389 3,830 ------ ------- ------ ------ ----- ------ Loan impairment charges and other credit risk provisions............ 866 38 904 1,310 137 1,447 Operating expenses................. 1,606 (170) 1,436 1,542 (142) 1,400 ------ ------- ------ ------ ----- ------ Profit before tax.................. 1,399 159 1,558 589 394 983 Tax expense........................ 511 35 546 196 (32) 164 ------ ------- ------ ------ ----- ------ PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD.............. $ 888 $ 124 $1,012 $ 393 $ 426 $ 819 ====== ======= ====== ====== ===== ====== COST EFFICIENCY RATIO: Total operating expenses........... $1,606 $ (170) $1,436 $1,542 $(142) $1,400 Policyholders' benefits............ (118) 118 - (109) 109 - ------ ------- ------ ------ ----- ------ Total operating expenses, excluding policyholders' benefits........... $1,488 $ (52) $1,436 $1,433 $ (33) $1,400 ------ ------- ------ ------ ----- ------ Net interest income and other operating income.................. $3,871 $ 27 $3,898 $3,441 $ 389 $3,830 Policyholders' benefits............ (118) 118 - (109) 109 - ------ ------- ------ ------ ----- ------ Net interest income and other operating income, excluding policyholders' benefits........... $3,753 $ 145 $3,898 $3,332 $ 498 $3,830 ------ ------- ------ ------ ----- ------ COST EFFICIENCY RATIO.............. 39.6% 36.8% 43.0% 36.6% ====== ====== ====== ====== PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD GROWTH: Profit for the period............. $ 888 $ 124 $1,012 $ 393 $ 426 $ 819 IFRS management basis profit for the period growth: 03/31/06 compared to 03/31/05..... 12% ====== THREE MONTHS ENDED 03/31/05 --------------------------------- IFRS MANAGEMENT IFRS OWNED BASIS MANAGEMENT BASIS ADJUSTMENTS BASIS ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- (DOLLARS ARE IN MILLIONS) Net interest income................ $1,888 $ 670 $2,558 Net fee income..................... 306 397 703 Trading income..................... - 208 208 Net income/(expense) from financial instruments designated at fair value............................. - 176 176 Other operating income............. 1,156 (1,046) 110 ------ ------- ------ TOTAL OPERATING INCOME............. 3,350 405 3,755 ------ ------- ------ Loan impairment charges and other credit risk provisions............ 841 207 1,048 Operating expenses................. 1,542 (209) 1,333 ------ ------- ------ Profit before tax.................. 967 407 1,374 Tax expense........................ 341 131 472 ------ ------- ------ PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD.............. $ 626 $ 276 $ 902 ====== ======= ====== COST EFFICIENCY RATIO: Total operating expenses........... $1,542 $ (209) $1,333 Policyholders' benefits............ (122) 122 - ------ ------- ------ Total operating expenses, excluding policyholders' benefits........... $1,420 $ (87) $1,333 ------ ------- ------ Net interest income and other operating income.................. $3,350 $ 405 $3,755 Policyholders' benefits............ (122) 122 - ------ ------- ------ Net interest income and other operating income, excluding policyholders' benefits........... $3,228 $ 527 $3,755 ------ ------- ------ COST EFFICIENCY RATIO.............. 44.0% 35.5% ====== ====== PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD GROWTH: Profit for the period............. $ 626 $ 276 $ 902 IFRS management basis profit for the period growth: 03/31/06 compared to 03/31/05..... 2 RECONCILIATIONS TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION MANAGEMENT BASIS THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------- MARCH 31, 2006 MARCH 31, 2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DOLLARS ARE IN MILLIONS) NET INTEREST INCOME: Net interest income: Owned basis............................................... $ 2,464 $ 1,888 Management basis adjustments.............................. 435 711 -------- -------- Management basis.......................................... $ 2,899 $ 2,599 -------- -------- Average interest-earning assets: Owned basis............................................... $147,266 $112,985 Managed basis adjustments................................. 3,505 12,884 Management basis adjustments.............................. 20,831 20,225 -------- -------- Management basis.......................................... $171,602 $146,094 -------- -------- Owned basis net interest margin............................. 6.7% 6.7% Management basis net interest margin........................ 6.8 7.1 ======== ======== RETURN ON AVERAGE ASSETS: Profit for the period: Owned basis............................................... $ 888 $ 626 Management basis adjustments.............................. 80 72 -------- -------- Management basis.......................................... $ 968 $ 698 -------- -------- Adjusted profit for the period: Owned basis............................................... $ 888 $ 626 Management basis adjustments.............................. 80 72 Derivative adjustments.................................... (34) (157) -------- -------- Management basis adjusted for derivatives................. $ 934 $ 541 -------- -------- Average assets: Owned basis............................................... $162,688 $131,954 Management basis adjustments.............................. 24,225 33,117 -------- -------- Management basis.......................................... $186,913 $165,071 -------- -------- Return on average owned assets.............................. 2.2% 1.9% Return on average management assets......................... 2.1 1.7 Return on average management assets, adjusted for derivatives............................................... 2.0 1.3 ======== ======== 3 RECONCILIATIONS TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION MANAGEMENT BASIS THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------- MARCH 31, 2006 MARCH 31, 2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DOLLARS ARE IN MILLIONS) MANAGED BASIS RISK ADJUSTED REVENUE: Net interest income......................................... $ 2,567 $ 2,220 Other operating income, excluding securitization revenue and the mark-to-market on derivatives which do not qualify as effective hedges and ineffectiveness associated with qualifying hedges under SFAS No. 133...................... 1,313 1,223 Less: Net charge-offs....................................... (990) (1,118) -------- -------- Risk adjusted revenue....................................... $ 2,890 $ 2,325 -------- -------- Management basis adjustments: Net interest income......................................... $ 332 $ 379 Other operating income, excluding securitization revenue and the mark-to-market on derivatives which do not qualify as effective hedges and ineffectiveness associated with qualifying hedges under SFAS No. 133...................... (64) (118) Less: Net charge-offs....................................... (158) (154) -------- -------- Risk adjusted revenue, management basis adjustments......... $ 110 $ 107 -------- -------- Management basis: Net interest income......................................... $ 2,899 $ 2,599 Other operating income, excluding securitization revenue and the mark-to-market on derivatives which do not qualify as effective hedges and ineffectiveness associated with qualifying hedges under SFAS No. 133...................... 1,249 1,105 Less: Net charge-offs....................................... (1,148) (1,272) -------- -------- Risk adjusted revenue, management basis..................... $ 3,000 $ 2,432 -------- -------- Average interest-earning assets: Managed basis............................................. $150,771 $125,869 Management basis adjustments.............................. 20,831 20,225 -------- -------- Management basis.......................................... $171,602 $146,094 -------- -------- Managed basis risk adjusted revenue......................... 7.7% 7.4% Management basis risk adjusted revenue...................... 7.0 6.7 ======== ======== 4 RECONCILIATIONS TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION MANAGEMENT BASIS THREE MONTHS ENDED ------------------------------- MARCH 31, 2006 MARCH 31, 2005 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DOLLARS ARE IN MILLIONS) CONSUMER NET CHARGE-OFF RATIO: Consumer net charge-offs: Owned basis............................................... $ 928 $ 856 Management basis adjustments.............................. 220 410 -------- -------- Management basis.......................................... $ 1,148 $ 1,266 -------- -------- Average consumer receivables: Owned basis............................................... $143,893 $108,928 Management basis adjustments.............................. 24,333 33,099 -------- -------- Management basis.......................................... $168,226 $142,027 -------- -------- Owned basis consumer net charge-off ratio................... 2.6% 3.1% Management basis consumer net charge-off ratio.............. 2.7 3.6 ======== ======== TWO-MONTHS-AND-OVER CONTRACTUAL DELINQUENCY RATIO: Consumer 2+ delinquency: Owned basis............................................... $ 5,312 $ 4,229 Management basis adjustments.............................. 619 1,044 -------- -------- Management basis.......................................... $ 5,931 $ 5,273 -------- -------- Consumer receivables: Owned basis............................................... $146,580 $111,911 Management basis adjustments.............................. 23,241 31,480 -------- -------- Management basis.......................................... $169,821 $143,391 -------- -------- Owned basis consumer 2+ delinquency ratio................... 3.6% 3.8% Management basis consumer 2+ delinquency ratio.............. 3.5 3.7 ======== ======== 5 RECONCILIATION TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES HSBC FINANCE CORPORATION IFRS MANAGEMENT BASIS AS AT MARCH 31, 2006 AS AT DECEMBER 31, 2005 ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------- IFRS IFRS MANAGEMENT IFRS MANAGEMENT IFRS OWNED BASIS MANAGEMENT OWNED BASIS MANAGEMENT BASIS ADJUSTMENTS BASIS BASIS ADJUSTMENTS BASIS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (DOLLARS ARE IN MILLIONS) CUSTOMER LOANS Branch residential mortgage............. $ 43,034 $ 28 $ 43,062 $ 41,270 $ 71 $ 41,341 Correspondent residential mortgage............. 46,458 2,872 49,330 41,556 2,741 44,297 -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- -------- Residential mortgage........... 89,492 2,900 92,392 82,826 2,812 85,638 MasterCard/Visa(1) credit cards......... 23,449 1,291 24,740 24,110 1,709 25,819 Private label cards.... 2,428 15,974 18,402 2,520 17,136 19,656 Motor vehicle finance.............. 11,186 927 12,113 10,704 1,207 11,911 Other unsecured personal lending..... 20,006 838 20,844 19,545 1,200 20,745 Commercial and other... 206 (175) 31 208 (175) 33 -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- -------- TOTAL CUSTOMER LOANS... $146,767 $21,755 $168,522 $139,913 $23,889 $163,802 ======== ======= ======== ======== ======= ======== AS AT MARCH 31, 2005 ----------------------------------- IFRS MANAGEMENT IFRS OWNED BASIS MANAGEMENT BASIS ADJUSTMENTS BASIS ----------------------- ----------------------------------- (DOLLARS ARE IN MILLIONS) CUSTOMER LOANS Branch residential mortgage............. $ 37,862 $ 304 $ 38,166 Correspondent residential mortgage............. 30,624 4,470 35,094 -------- ------- -------- Residential mortgage........... 68,486 4,774 73,260 MasterCard/Visa(1) credit cards......... 15,554 6,185 21,739 Private label cards.... 3,130 14,889 18,019 Motor vehicle finance.............. 8,107 2,206 10,313 Other unsecured personal lending..... 16,608 3,163 19,771 Commercial and other... 276 (183) 93 -------- ------- -------- TOTAL CUSTOMER LOANS... $112,161 $31,034 $143,195 ======== ======= ======== --------------- (1) MasterCard is a registered trademark of MasterCard International, Incorporated and Visa is a registered trademark of VISA USA, Inc. 6 RECONCILIATIONS TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES HSBC USA INC. INCOME STATEMENT IFRS THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED 3/31/06 12/31/05 3/31/05 ------------------------- ------------------------- -------------------------- OWNED IFRS OWNED IFRS OWNED IFRS BASIS ADJUSTMENTS IFRS BASIS ADJUSTMENTS IFRS BASIS ADJUSTMENTS IFRS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (DOLLARS ARE IN MILLIONS) Net interest income............... $ 562 $ 11 $ 573 $ 631 $ 7 $ 638 $ 665 $ 21 $ 686 Net fee income.................... 228 2 230 201 17 218 123 - 123 Trading income.................... 344 - 344 214 (3) 211 178 (3) 175 Net income/(expense) from financial instruments designated at fair value.................... - (40) (40) - 14 14 - (8) (8) Other operating income............ 138 4 142 94 (17) 77 188 (9) 179 ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ TOTAL OPERATING INCOME............ 1,272 (23) 1,249 1,140 18 1,158 1,154 1 1,155 ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ Loan impairment charges and other credit risk provisions........... 158 11 169 196 16 212 95 26 121 Operating expenses................ 663 1 664 632 (30) 602 567 11 578 ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ Profit before tax................ 451 (35) 416 312 32 344 492 (36) 456 Tax expense....................... 143 (14) 129 116 49 165 176 (17) 159 ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD............. $ 308 $(21) $ 287 $ 196 $(17) $ 179 $ 316 $(19) $ 297 ====== ==== ====== ====== ==== ====== ====== ==== ====== COST EFFICIENCY RATIO: Total operating expenses......... $ 663 $ 1 $ 664 $ 632 $(30) $ 602 $ 567 $ 11 $ 578 Net interest income and other operating income............... 1,272 (23) 1,249 1,140 18 1,158 1,154 1 1,155 ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ COST EFFICIENCY RATIO............. 52.1% 53.2% 55.4% 52.0% 49.1% 50.0% ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== ====== PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD GROWTH: Profit for the period............ $ 308 $(21) $ 287 $ 196 $(17) $ 179 $ 316 $(19) $ 297 IFRS profit for the period growth: 3/31/06 compared to 3/31/05...... (3)% ====== 7 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: May 15, 2006