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Published on 7/14/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Barclays prices $1 million 18% bearish reverse convertibles linked to Ford

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, July 14 - Barclays Bank plc priced $1 million of 18% annualized bearish reverse convertible notes due Oct. 16, 2008 linked to the common stock of Ford Motor Co., according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest is payable monthly.

The payout at maturity will be par unless Ford stock rises above the protection price - 150% of the initial share price - during the life of the notes and finishes above the initial share price, in which case investors will receive a cash amount equal to par minus the share price gain.

Barclays Capital Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:Barclays Bank plc
Issue:Bearish reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Ford Motor Co. (Symbol: F)
Amount:$1 million
Maturity:Oct. 16, 2008
Coupon:18%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If Ford stock rises above the protection price during the life of the notes and finishes above the initial share price, par minus the share price gain; otherwise, par
Initial share price:$4.86
Protection price:$7.29, or 150% of initial price
Pricing date:July 11
Settlement date:July 16
Agent:Barclays Capital Inc.
Fees:2.25%

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