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Published on 11/28/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: RBC prices $1.1 million 9.2% reverse convertibles linked to Weyerhaeuser

By E. Janene Geiss

Philadelphia, Nov. 28 - Royal Bank of Canada priced a $1.1 million issue of 9.2% reverse convertible notes due Nov. 28, 2008 linked to Weyerhaeuser Co. stock, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest is payable monthly.

Payout at maturity will be par in cash if the stock stays at or above the protection price, 70% of the initial price, during the life of the notes or finishes at or above the initial price.

Otherwise, the payout will be in Weyerhaeuser stock, with the number of shares equal to $1,000 divided by the initial share price.

RBC Capital Markets Corp. is the agent.

Issuer:Royal Bank of Canada
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Weyerhaeuser Co. (Symbol: WY)
Amount:$1.1 million
Maturity:Nov. 28, 2008
Coupon:9.2%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par in cash if the stock stays at or above the protection price during the life of the notes or finishes at or above the initial price; otherwise a number of shares of Weyerhaeuser stock equal to $1,000 divided by the initial price
Initial price:$68.02
Protection price:$47.61, 70% of $68.02
Pricing date:Nov. 26
Settlement date:Nov. 30
Agent:RBC Capital Markets Corp.
Fees:2.75%

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