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Published on 6/27/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC Bank sells $3 million 26.1% reverse convertibles linked to W.R. Grace

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, June 27 - HSBC Bank USA NA priced $3 million of 26.1% annualized reverse convertible notes due Oct. 2, 2007 linked to W.R. Grace & Co. stock, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest will be payable at maturity.

The payout at maturity, in addition to interest, will be par in cash if W.R. Grace stock stays at or above the protection price, 80% of the initial share price of $25.24, during the life of the notes or finishes at or above the initial share price. Otherwise, the payout will be in W.R. Grace stock, with the number of shares equal to $1,000 divided by the initial share price.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC Bank USA NA
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:W.R. Grace & Co.
Amount:$3 million
Maturity:Oct. 2, 2007
Coupon:26.1% annualized, payable at maturity
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par in cash if W.R. Grace stock stays at or above the protection price of $20.192 during the life of the notes or finishes at or above the initial share price; otherwise, a number of W.R. Grace shares equal to $1,000 divided by the initial share price
Initial share price:$25.24
Protection price:$20.192, 80% of $25.24
Pricing date:June 25
Settlement date:July 2
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:1.25%

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