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Published on 5/16/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Credit Suisse prices $1.81 million of 13% reverse convertibles linked to Visa

By E. Janene Geiss

Philadelphia, May 16 - Credit Suisse priced $1,812,000 of 13% annualized reverse convertible securities due Nov. 19, 2008 linked the common stock of Visa Inc., according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest will be payable monthly.

If Visa shares fall below the knock-in price - 75% of the initial price - during the life of the notes and finish below the initial share price, the payout at maturity will be a number of Visa shares equal to par divided by the initial price.

Otherwise, the payout will be par.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is the underwriter.

Issuer:Credit Suisse
Issue:Reverse convertible securities
Underlying stock:Visa Inc. (NYSE: V)
Amount:$1,812,000
Maturity:Nov. 19, 2008
Coupon:13%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par unless Visa shares fall below the knock-in price during the life the notes and finish below the initial share price, in which case payout will be a number of shares equal to par divided by the initial price
Initial price:$82.23
Knock-in price:$61.68, 75% of $82.23
Pricing date:May 14
Settlement date:May 19
Underwriter:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Fees:3%

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