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Published on 10/10/2013 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: BNP Paribas prices $6.4 million 5% autocallable reverse convertibles tied to S&P, Russell

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, Oct. 10 - BNP Paribas, NY Branch priced $6.4 million of 5% autocallable reverse convertible notes due April 13, 2015 linked to the worst of the Russell 2000 index and the S&P 500 index, according to a term sheet.

If each index closes above its initial level on either April 8, 2014 or Oct. 8, 2014, the notes will be called at par.

If the worst-performing index finishes above the 80% barrier level, the payout at maturity will be par.

Otherwise, the payout will be par plus the downside leverage factor of 125% times the return of the worst-performing index plus 20%, with full exposure to losses.

BNP Paribas is the agent.

Issuer:BNP Paribas, NY Branch
Issue:Autocallable reverse convertible notes
Underlying indexes:Russell 2000 and S&P 500
Amount:$6.4 million
Maturity:April 13, 2015
Coupon:5%
Price:Par of $1,000
Payout at maturity:If worst performing index finishes above 80% barrier level, par; otherwise, par plus 125% times the return of the worst-performing index plus 20%, with full exposure to losses
Call:At par if each index closes above its initial level on either April 8, 2014 or Oct. 8, 2014
Initial levels:1,047.26 for Russell, 1,655.45 for S&P
Pricing date:Oct. 8
Settlement date:Oct. 11
Agent:BNP Paribas
Fees:None
Cusip:05574LRK6

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