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Published on 8/18/2009 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: UBS sells $6.02 million 10.36% yield optimization notes tied to Hess

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, Aug. 18 - UBS AG priced $6.02 million of 10.36% annualized yield optimization notes with contingent protection due Aug. 19, 2011 linked to the common stock of Hess Corp., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Each note priced at par of $51.15, which was the closing price of Hess stock on the pricing date.

Interest is payable quarterly.

If Hess stock finishes at or above 70% of the initial price, the payout at maturity will be par.

Otherwise, investors will receive one Hess share per note.

UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS Investment Bank are the underwriters.

Issuer:UBS AG
Issue:Yield optimization notes with contingent protection
Underlying stock:Hess Corp. (NYSE: HES)
Amount:$6,015,189
Maturity:Aug. 19, 2011
Coupon:10.36%, payable quarterly
Price:Par of $51.15
Payout at maturity:If Hess shares finish below the trigger price, one Hess share per note; otherwise, par
Initial share price:$51.15
Trigger price:$35.81, or 70% of initial price
Pricing date:Aug. 14
Settlement date:Aug. 19
Underwriters:UBS Financial Services Inc. and UBS Investment Bank
Fees:2.75%

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