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Published on 6/29/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Merrill Lynch prices $6 million notes linked to 30-year, 10-year CMS rates

By Laura Lutz

Des Moines, June 29 - Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. priced a $6 million issue of principal-protected notes due June 29, 2022 linked to the 30-year and 10-year Constant Maturity Swap (CMS) rates, according to a 424B3 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes will bear interest at a fixed rate of 9% for the first two years.

From June 29, 2009 onwards, interest will be 9% times the proportion of days during the interest period that the spread of the 30-year CMS rate over the 10-year CMS rate is greater than or equal to 0%. Interest will be payable quarterly.

The notes are non-callable.

The payout at maturity will be par plus accrued interest.

Merrill Lynch & Co. is agent.

Issuer:Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
Issue:Medium-term notes
Underlying rates:Five-year and 10-year Constant Maturity Swap (CMS) rates
Amount:$6 million
Maturity:June 29, 2022
Interest:Initially 9%, payable quarterly; from June 29, 2009, interest will be 9% times the proportion of days during the interest period that the spread of the 30-year CMS rate over the 10-year CMS rate is greater than or equal to 0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par
Call:Non-callable
Pricing date:June 28
Settlement date:June 29
Agent:Merrill Lynch & Co.
Fees:2.5%

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