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Published on 7/28/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Credit Suisse prices $1.32 million 18.5% reverse convertibles linked to Petrobras

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, July 28 - Credit Suisse, Nassau Branch priced $1.32 million of 18.5% annualized reverse convertible securities due Oct. 30, 2008 linked to the American Depositary Receipts of Petroleo Brasileiro SA, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest is payable monthly.

If Petrobas' shares fall below the knock-in price - 80% of the initial price - during the life of the notes and finish below their initial price, the payout at maturity will be a number of Petrobas shares equal to par divided by the initial price.

Otherwise, the payout will be par.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is the underwriter.

Issuer:Credit Suisse, Nassau Branch
Issue:Reverse convertible securities
Underlying stock:Petroleo Brasileiro SA (NYSE: PBR)
Amount:$1,317,000
Maturity:Oct. 30, 2008
Coupon:18.5%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par unless Petrobras' shares fall below the knock-in price during the life of the notes and finish below their initial price, in which case 18.8324 Petrobras shares
Initial price:$53.10
Knock-in price:$42.48, 80% of initial share price
Pricing date:June 25
Settlement date:June 30
Underwriter:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Fees:1.5%

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