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Published on 6/22/2012 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $2.43 million capped knock-out buffer notes linked to Apple

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, June 22 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $2.43 million of 0% capped knock-out buffer notes due July 9, 2013 linked to Apple Inc. shares, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A knock-out event occurs if Apple stock finishes below the 80% trigger level.

If the shares finish at or above the knock-out level, the payout at maturity will be par plus the greater of any gain, up to a maximum return of 25%, and the contingent minimum return of 10%.

Otherwise, the payout at maturity will be par plus the return, with full exposure to losses.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is the underwriter, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA are the agents.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Capped knock-out buffer notes
Underlying stock:Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL)
Amount:$2,425,000
Maturity:July 9, 2013
Coupon:0%
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If stock finishes at or above knock-out level, par plus any gain, floor of 10% and capped at 25%; otherwise, full exposure to losses
Initial price:$585.75
Knock-out buffer: 20% of initial level
Pricing date:June 20
Settlement date:June 25
Underwriter:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA as agents
Fees:1%
Cusip:4042K1U35

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