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Published on 2/19/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: RBC prices $192,000 22.25% reverse convertibles linked to Foster Wheeler

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Feb. 19 - Royal Bank of Canada priced $192,000 of 22.25% reverse convertible notes due Aug. 20, 2008 linked to Foster Wheeler Ltd. stock, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest is payable monthly.

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

Otherwise, investors will receive par in cash.

RBC Capital Markets Corp. is the agent.

Issuer:Royal Bank of Canada
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Foster Wheeler Ltd. (Nasdaq: FWLT)
Amount:$192,000
Maturity:Aug. 20, 2008
Coupon:22.25%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If Foster Wheeler stock falls below protection price during life of notes and finishes below initial price, a number of Foster Wheeler shares equal to par divided by initial price; otherwise, par in cash
Initial price:$71.93
Protection price:$50.35, 70% of initial price
Pricing date:Feb. 15
Settlement date:Feb. 20
Agent:RBC Capital Markets Corp.
Fees:2.25%

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