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Published on 3/28/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Wachovia prices $57 million 14.1% enhanced yield securities linked to JPMorgan

By Angela McDaniels

Tacoma, Wash., March 28 - Wachovia Corp. priced $57 million of 14.1% enhanced yield securities due April 1, 2009 linked to the common stock of JPMorgan Chase & Co., according to a 424B3 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes priced at par of $46.54, which is equal to the closing price of JPMorgan stock on the pricing date.

Interest is payable monthly.

The payout at maturity will be an amount in cash equal to 91.5% of the final stock price, subject to a cap of $46.54, plus 0.65% for each 1% that the share price advances beyond 12.5%.

Holders can elect to receive the equivalent amount in JPMorgan shares instead of cash.

Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC is the underwriter.

Issuer:Wachovia Corp.
Issue:Enhanced yield securities
Underlying stock:JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Symbol: JPM)
Amount:$57,011,500
Maturity:April 1, 2009
Coupon:14.1%, payable monthly
Price:Par of $46.54
Payout at maturity:91.5% of the final stock price, subject to a cap of $46.54, plus 65% of any share price gain beyond the strike price
Initial share price:$46.54
Strike price:$52.3575, 112.5% of initial share price
Pricing date:March 24
Settlement date:March 31
Underwriter:Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC
Fees:0.05%

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