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Published on 3/27/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC USA prices $3.002 million 29.25% notes linked to Vertex

By Angela McDaniels

Seattle, March 27 - HSBC USA Inc. priced a $3.002 million offering of reverse convertible notes due June 28, 2007 linked to the common stock of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The three-month notes will pay 7.3125% for an annualized rate of 29.25%. Interest is payable monthly.

The payout at maturity will be par unless Vertex stock falls below the barrier price of $21.04 during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial share price of $28.05, in which case the payout will be a number of Vertex shares equal to $1,000 divided by the initial share price.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Amount:$3.002 million
Maturity:June 28, 2007
Coupon:29.25%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If Vertex stock falls below the barrier price during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial share price, 35.65052 Vertex shares; otherwise, par
Initial share price:$28.05
Barrier price:$21.04, 75% of initial share price
Pricing date:March 23
Settlement date:March 28
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Agent fees:2.25%

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