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Published on 7/2/2013 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $60.18 million market-linked step-up notes tied to Dow Jones Global Titans 50

By Toni Weeks

San Luis Obispo, Calif., July 2 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $60.18 million of 0% market-linked step-up notes due June 26, 2015 linked to the Dow Jones Global Titans 50 index, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

If the index finishes above the step-up value - 118% of the initial level - the payout at maturity will be par of $10 plus the index return.

If the index finishes at or above the initial level but is less than or equal to the step-up value, the payout at maturity will be par of $10 plus the step-up payment of 18%.

Investors will be exposed to any losses if the index declines.

BofA Merrill Lynch is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Market-linked step-up notes
Underlying index:Dow Jones Global Titans 50 index
Amount:$60,176,510
Maturity:June 26, 2015
Coupon:0%
Price:Par of $10
Payout at maturity:If index finishes above 118% of initial level, par plus index return; if index finishes at or above initial level but less than or equal to step-up value, par plus 18%; full exposure to losses
Initial level:206.59
Step-up value:243.78, 118% of initial level
Pricing date:June 27
Settlement date:July 5
Agent:BofA Merrill Lynch
Fees:2%
Cusip:40433X662

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