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Published on 6/27/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Merrill Lynch prices $60 million notes linked to Lowe's at 1%, up 15%

By E. Janene Geiss

Philadelphia, June 27 - Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. priced $60 million of 1% medium-term notes due June 30, 2015 linked to the common stock of Lowe's Cos. Inc., according to a 424B3 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest is payable annually.

The notes are callable on any trading day from June 20, 2011 through seven trading days prior to the maturity date. If the issuer calls the notes, investors will receive par plus accrued interest.

Investors may exchange the notes from July 1 through seven days prior to the maturity date at a rate of 37.6359 shares per note. The share price must increase by at least 15% at the time of redemption or investors will face losses.

Merrill Lynch & Co. and First Republic Securities Co., LLC are the underwriters.

Issuer:Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
Issue:Medium-term notes
Underlying stock:Lowe's Cos. Inc. (NYSE: LOW)
Amount:$60 million
Maturity:June 25, 2009
Coupon:1%, payable annually
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus accrued interest
Exchange premium:15%
Exchange ratio:37.6359
Initial share price:$23.1047
Pricing date:June 25
Settlement date:June 30
Underwriters:Merrill Lynch & Co. and First Republic Securities Co., LLC
Fees:2.5%

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