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Published on 8/29/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC sells $1.08 million 11% reverse convertibles linked to EMC

By E. Janene Geiss

Philadelphia, Aug. 29 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $1.08 million of 11% reverse convertible notes due March 4, 2008 linked to EMC Corp. stock, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The six-month notes will pay 5.5% for an annual rate of 11%. Interest will be payable monthly.

The payout at maturity, in addition to interest, will be par in cash if EMC stock stays at or above the protection price, 80% of the initial share price of $19.09, during the life of the notes or finishes at or above the initial share price. Otherwise, the payout will be in EMC stock, with the number of 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:EMC Corp. (Symbol: EMC)
Amount:$1.077 million
Maturity:March 4, 2008
Coupon:11%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par in cash if EMC stock stays at or above the protection price of $19.09 during the life of the notes or finishes at or above the initial share price; otherwise, 52 EMC shares
Initial share price:$19.09
Protection price:$15.2720, 80% of $19.09
Pricing date:Aug. 28
Settlement date:Aug. 31
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:2.25%

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