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Published on 6/30/2010 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $3.97 million 11.52% yield optimization notes tied to United States Steel via UBS

By Angela McDaniels

Tacoma, Wash., June 30 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $3.97 million of 11.52% yield optimization notes with contingent protection due June 29, 2012 linked to the common stock of United States Steel Corp., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Each note priced at par of $41.55, which is equal to the closing price of United States Steel stock on the pricing date.

Interest is payable monthly.

If the final share price of United States Steel stock is greater than or equal to 70% of the initial price, the payout at maturity will be par. Otherwise, the payout will be one United States Steel share per note.

UBS Financial Services Inc. and HSBC USA Inc. are the underwriters.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Yield optimization notes with contingent protection
Underlying stock:United States Steel Corp. (Symbol: X)
Amount:$3,974,423.70
Maturity:June 29, 2012
Coupon:11.52%, payable monthly
Price:Par of $41.55
Payout at maturity:If United States Steel shares finish below trigger price, one United States Steel share; otherwise, par
Initial share price:$41.55
Trigger price:$29.08, 70% of initial price
Pricing date:June 28
Settlement date:June 30
Underwriters:UBS Financial Services Inc. and HSBC USA Inc.
Fees:2.75%
Cusip:40432R823

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