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Published on 10/17/2014 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $2 million trigger phoenix callable notes linked to Hertz

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, Oct. 17 – HSBC USA Inc. priced $2 million of trigger phoenix callable optimization securities due Oct. 20, 2015 linked to Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. shares, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The notes will pay a contingent quarterly coupon at an annualized rate of 14.1% if Hertz stock closes at or above the 60% barrier level on the observation date for that quarter.

The notes are callable at par of $10 plus the contingent coupon on any quarterly observation date after one year.

The payout at maturity will be par plus the contingent coupon unless Hertz shares finish below the 60% trigger level, in which case investors will be fully exposed to any losses.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the underwriter. UBS Financial Services Inc. is the dealer.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Trigger phoenix callable optimization securities
Underlying stock:Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: HTZ)
Amount:$2 million
Maturity:Oct. 20, 2015
Coupon:14.1% annualized for each quarter that stock closes at or above barrier price
Price:Par of $10
Payout at maturity:If Hertz shares finish at or above trigger price, par plus contingent coupon; otherwise, full exposure to any losses
Call option:Par plus contingent coupon on any quarterly observation date
Initial price:$19.38
Barrier level:$11.63, 60% of initial price
Pricing date:Oct. 13
Settlement date:Oct. 20
Underwriter:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with UBS Financial Services Inc. as dealer
Fees:3.5%
Cusip:40434D376

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