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Published on 4/23/2012 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $3.99 million knock-out buffer notes tied to Mexican peso

By Jennifer Chiou

New York, April 23 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $3,987,000 of 0% knock-out buffer notes due May 3, 2013 linked to the performance of the Mexican peso relative to the dollar, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A knock-out event occurs if the peso has depreciated, as compared to the initial spot rate, by more than 15%.

If a knock-out event occurs, the payout at maturity will be par plus the currency return. Otherwise, the payout will be par plus the greater of the currency return and 8%.

The currency return is the quotient of (a) the initial spot rate minus the final spot rate divided by (b) the initial spot rate.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the underwriter, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC is the placement agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Knock-out buffer notes
Underlying currency:Mexican peso
Amount:$3,987,000
Maturity date:May 3, 2013
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If peso has depreciated by more than 15%, par plus currency return; otherwise, par plus greater of currency return and 8%
Initial exchange rate:13.21 pesos per dollar
Pricing date:April 19
Settlement date:April 26
Underwriter:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC as placement agent
Fees:0.5%
Cusip:4042K1H48

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