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Published on 5/30/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $242,000 15.3% reverse convertibles linked to SunPower

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, May 30 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $242,000 of 15.3% annualized reverse convertible notes due Sept. 2, 2008 linked to SunPower Corp. stock, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Payout at maturity will be par in cash unless SunPower stock falls below the protection price of $53.638, 65% of the initial price of $82.52, during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial price in which case the payout will be SunPower shares equal to $1,000 principal amount divided by the initial price.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:SunPower Corp. (Symbol: SPWR)
Amount:$242,000
Maturity:Sept. 2, 2008
Coupon:15.3%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par in cash unless SunPower stock falls below the protection price of $53.638, 65% of the initial price, and finishes below the initial price, in which case SunPower shares equal to $1,000 principal amount divided by the initial price
Initial price:$82.52
Protection price:$53.638, 65% of $82.52
Pricing date:May 27
Settlement date:May 30
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:2%

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