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Published on 2/12/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $354,000 15% reverse convertibles linked to Research In Motion

By Laura Lutz

Des Moines, Feb. 12 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $354,000 of 15% reverse convertible notes due May 13, 2008 linked to the common stock of Research In Motion Ltd., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest will be payable monthly.

If Research In Motion stock falls below the protection price - 60% of the initial share price - during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial share price, the payout at maturity will be a number of Research In Motion shares equal to par divided by the initial price.

Otherwise, the payout will be par.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Research In Motion Ltd. (Symbol: RIMM)
Amount:$354,000
Maturity:May 13, 2008
Coupon:15%, paid monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If Research In Motion stock falls below $53.898 during the life of the notes and finishes below its initial price, shares of Research In Motion equal to par divided by the initial price; otherwise, par
Initial price:$89.83
Barrier price:$53.898, 60% of $89.83
Pricing date:Feb. 8
Settlement date:Feb. 13
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:2%

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