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Published on 2/12/2018 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Credit Suisse sells $1.35 million 7.25% autocall reverse convertibles tied to Alexion

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Feb. 8 – Credit Suisse AG, London Branch priced $1.35 million of 7.25% autocallable reverse convertible securities due May 1, 2019 linked to Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. stock, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest is payable monthly.

The notes will be called at par if each index closes at or above its initial level on any quarterly observation date.

The payout at maturity will be par unless the shares finish below the initial level and ever closes below the 52.5% knock-in level any day during the life of the notes, in which case investors will receive a number of Alexion shares equal to $1,000 divided by the initial share price or, at the issuer’s option, the cash equivalent.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is the agent.

Issuer:Credit Suisse AG, London Branch
Issue:Contingent coupon autocallable reverse convertible securities
Underlying shares:Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Symbol: ALXN)
Amount:$1.35 million
Maturity:May 1, 2019
Coupon:7.25%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par unless stock falls and ever closes below 52.5% knock-in level, in which case 7.8871 Alexion shares
Call:At par if each index closes at or above its initial level on any quarterly call observation date
Initial level:$126.79
Knock-in level:$66.56475, 52.5% of initial level
Pricing date:Jan. 29
Settlement date:Feb. 1
Agent:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Fees:2.25%
Cusip:22549JNR7

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