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Published on 7/25/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC USA prices $1.318 million 12.75% reverse convertibles linked to Moody's

By Angela McDaniels

Seattle, July 25 - HSBC USA Inc. priced a $1.318 million issue of reverse convertible notes due Jan. 29, 2008 linked to the common stock of Moody's Corp., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The six-month notes will pay 6.375% for an annualized rate of 12.75%. Interest is payable monthly.

The payout at maturity will be par unless Moody's stock falls below the barrier price of $44.752 during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial share price of $55.94, in which case the payout will be a number of Moody's 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:Moody's Corp.
Amount:$1.318 million
Maturity:Jan. 29, 2008
Coupon:12.75%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If Moody's stock falls below the barrier price during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial share price, 17.876 shares; otherwise, par
Initial share price:$55.94
Barrier price:$44.752, 80% of initial share price
Pricing date:July 24
Settlement date:July 27
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:2.25%

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