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Published on 5/30/2014 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $18.62 million airbag performance notes tied to Euro Stoxx

By Toni Weeks

San Luis Obispo, Calif., May 30 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $18.62 million of 0% airbag performance securities due May 31, 2024 linked to the EuroStoxx 50 index, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If the index return is positive, the payout at maturity will be par plus 205% of the gain.

If the index return is zero or negative and the final index level is greater than or equal to the 50% threshold percentage, the payout will be par.

If the index falls by more than 50%, investors will lose 2% for every 1% decline in the index beyond the 50% buffer.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and UBS Financial Services Inc. are the agents.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Airbag performance securities
Underlying index:Euro Stoxx 50
Amount:$18,618,000
Maturity:May 31, 2024
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If return is positive, par plus 205% of gain; if return is zero or negative but at least negative 50%, par; if return is less than negative 50%, 2% loss for every 1% decline beyond 50%
Initial level:3,246.24
Pricing date:May 28
Settlement date:May 30
Agents:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and UBS Financial Services Inc.
Fees:5%
Cusip:40434C618

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