New Issue: HSBC prices $14.9 million buffered return enhanced notes on S&P 500

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Feb. 22 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $14.9 million of 0% buffered return enhanced notes due March 6, 2013 linked to the S&P 500 index, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The payout at maturity will be par plus double any gain in the index, up to a maximum return of 12.3%.

Investors will receive par if the index falls by up to 10% and will lose 1.11111% for every 1% decline beyond 10%.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the underwriter, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is the placement agent.

Issuer:	HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:	Buffered return enhanced notes
Underlying index:	S&P 500
Amount:	$14,904,000
Maturity:	March 6, 2013
Coupon:	0%
Price:	Par
Payout at maturity:	Par plus 200% of any index gain, capped at 12.3%; par if index declines by up to 10%; 1.11111% loss per 1% drop beyond 10%
Initial level:	1,361.23
Pricing date:	Feb. 17
Settlement date:	Feb. 23
Underwriter:	HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as agent
Fees:	1%
Cusip:	4042K1XS7

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