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Published on 6/18/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Merrill Lynch prices $357,000 12.1% enhanced coupon notes linked to Apple

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, June 18 - Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. priced $357,000 of 12.1% enhanced coupon notes due June 25, 2009 linked to the common stock of Apple Inc., according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest is payable quarterly.

If the final share price is greater than or equal to the enhanced level - 112.1% of the initial share price - the payout at maturity will be par plus 5%.

If Apple shares finish below the enhanced level but at or above the threshold level - 90% of the initial share price - the payout will be par. Investors will lose 1% for every 1% that the final share price is below the threshold level.

Merrill Lynch & Co. and First Republic Securities Co., LLC are the underwriters.

Issuer:Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
Issue:Enhanced coupon notes
Underlying stock:Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Amount:$357,000
Maturity:June 25, 2009
Coupon:12.1%, payable quarterly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 5% if final share price is at least the enhanced level; par if the final share price is below the enhanced level and at least 90% of initial level; 1% loss for each 1% drop beyond threshold level
Initial share price:$182.2017
Enhanced level:$204.2481, or 112.1% of initial price
Threshold level:$163.1895, or 90% of initial price
Pricing date:June 11
Settlement date:June 18
Underwriters:Merrill Lynch & Co. and First Republic Securities Co., LLC
Fees:1.75%

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