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Published on 3/19/2018 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC sells $17.83 million market-linked step-up autocallables tied to Euro Stoxx 50

By Wendy Van Sickle

Columbus, Ohio, March 19 – HSBC USA Inc. priced $17.83 million of 0% autocallable market-linked step-up notes due March 30, 2023 linked to the Euro Stoxx 50 index, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes will be called at par plus an annual call premium of 11.4% if the index closes at or above its initial level on any annual observation date.

If the index finishes above the step-up level – 140% of the initial level – the payout at maturity will be par of $10 plus the index gain.

If the index gains by up to the step-up level, the payout will be par plus the step-up payment of 40%.

Investors will receive par if the index falls by up to 15% and will be exposed to any losses if it falls beyond 15%.

BofA Merrill Lynch is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Autocallable market-linked step-up notes
Underlying index:Euro Stoxx 50
Amount:$17,825,120
Maturity:March 30, 2023
Coupon:0%
Price:Par of $10.00
Payout at maturity:If the index finishes above the step-up level, par plus the index gain; if index gains up to the step-up level, par plus 40%; par if index falls by up to 15% and exposure to any losses if it falls beyond 15%
Call:At par plus 11.4% per year if index closes at or above its initial level on any annual observation date
Initial level:3,414.13
Step-up value:4,779.78, 140% of initial level
Threshold level:2,902.01, 85% of initial level
Pricing date:March 15
Settlement date:March 22
Underwriter:BofA Merrill Lynch
Fees:2%
Cusip:40435M821

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