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Published on 7/30/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Barclays prices $1.5 million 13.5% reverse convertibles linked to Hess

New York, July 30 - Barclays Bank plc priced $1.5 million of 13.5% reverse convertible notes due July 27, 2009 linked to Hess Corp. shares, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Payout at maturity will be par in cash unless Hess shares fall below the protection price of $56.99, 60% of the initial price of $94.99, during the life of the notes and finish below the initial price in which case the payout will be 10.527424 shares of Hess stock.

Barclays Capital is the agent.

Issuer:Barclays Bank plc
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Hess Corp. (Symbol: HES)
Amount:$1.5 million
Maturity:July 27, 2009
Coupon:13.5%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par in cash unless Hess shares fall below the protection price of $56.99, 60% of the initial price, and finish below the initial price, in which case 10.527424 shares of Hess stock
Initial price:$94.99
Protection price:$56.99, 60% of $94.99
Exchange ratio:10.527424
Pricing date:July 28
Settlement date:July 30
Agent:Barclays Capital
Fees:2.5%

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