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Published on 3/8/2018 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $4.55 million market-linked step-up autocalls tied to Nikkei

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, March 8 – HSBC USA Inc. priced $4.55 million of 0% autocallable market-linked step-up notes due Feb. 26, 2021 linked to the Nikkei Stock Average index, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange.

The notes will be called at par plus an annual call premium of 13.4% if the index closes at or above its initial level on any annual observation date.

If the index finishes above the step-up level – 125% of the initial level – the payout at maturity will be par of $10 plus the index gain.

If the index gains by up to the step-up level, the payout will be par plus the step-up payment of 25%.

Investors will be exposed to any losses.

BofA Merrill Lynch is the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Autocallable market-linked step-up notes
Underlying index:Nikkei Stock Average
Amount:$4,547,040
Maturity:Feb. 26, 2021
Coupon:0%
Price:Par of $10
Call:At par plus 13.4% per year if the index closes at or above initial level on any annual observation date
Payout at maturity:If index finishes above step-up level, par plus gain; if index gains by up 25%, par plus 25%; exposure to any losses
Initial level:21,736.44
Step-up level:27,170.55, 125% of initial level
Pricing date:Feb. 22
Settlement date:March 1
Agent:BofA Merrill Lynch
Fees:2%
Cusip:40435J265

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