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Published on 10/26/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $1 million 16.45% reverse convertibles linked to Fortress Investment

By Laura Lutz

Des Moines, Oct. 26 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $1 million of 16.45% reverse convertible notes due Jan. 31, 2008 linked to the common stock of Fortress Investment Group LLC, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest will be payable monthly.

At maturity, investors will receive par unless Fortress stock falls below the protection price - 75% of the initial share price - during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial share price, in which case the payout will be a number of Fortress shares equal to $1,000 divided by the initial share price.

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

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Fortress Investment Group LLC (NYSE: FIG)
Amount:$1 million
Maturity:Jan. 31, 2008
Coupon:16.45%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par in cash unless Fortress Investment stock falls below $15.6975 during the life of the notes and finishes below its initial price, in which case a number of shares of Fortress Investment equal to $1,000 divided by the initial price
Initial share price:$20.93
Barrier price:$15.6975, 75% of $20.93
Pricing date:Oct. 25
Settlement date:Oct. 31
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:1.75%

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