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Published on 12/31/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $1 million of 16.05% reverse convertibles linked to Citigroup

By E. Janene Geiss

Philadelphia, Dec. 28 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $1 million of 16.05% annualized reverse convertible notes due Jan. 2, 2009 linked to the common stock of Citigroup Inc., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest will be payable monthly.

If Citigroup stock falls below the protection price - 70% of the initial share price - during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial share price, the payout at maturity will be a number of Citigroup shares equal to par divided by the initial share price.

Otherwise the payout will be par.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. will be the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Citigroup Inc. (Symbol: C)
Amount:$1 million
Maturity:Jan. 2, 2009
Coupon:16.05%, paid monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If Citigroup stock falls below $20.6920 during the life of the notes and finishes below its initial price, shares of Citigroup equal to par divided by the initial price; otherwise, par
Initial price:$29.56
Barrier price:$20.6920, 70% of $29.56
Pricing date:Dec. 27
Settlement date:Jan. 2
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:0.5%

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