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Published on 1/29/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC USA prices $1 million 14.5% reverse convertibles linked to Apple

By Angela McDaniels

Tacoma, Wash., Jan. 29 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $1 million of reverse convertible notes due July 31, 2008 linked to the common stock of Apple Inc., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The six-month notes pay 7.25% for an annualized rate of 14.5%. Interest is payable monthly.

The payout at maturity will be par unless Apple shares fall by more than 40% during the life of the notes and the final share price is less than the initial share price, in which case the payout will be a number of Apple shares equal to $1,000 divided by the initial share price.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Apple Inc. (Symbol: AAPL)
Amount:$1 million
Maturity:July 31, 2008
Coupon:14.5%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If Apple stock falls below the barrier price during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial share price, 7.6917 Apple shares; otherwise, par
Initial share price:$130.01
Barrier price:$78.006, 60% of initial share price
Pricing date:Jan. 25
Settlement date:Jan. 31
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:1.6%

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