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Published on 3/6/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Societe Generale sells $3.5 million 13.5% Tempo ReConvs linked to Freeport-McMoRan

By Laura Lutz

Washington, March 6 - Societe Generale, New York Branch priced $3.5 million of 13.5% Tempo ReConvs notes due Feb. 28, 2008 linked to Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. stock, according to a term sheet.

The notes will be automatically redeemed in whole if the closing price of Freeport-McMoRan stock exceeds the initial share price of $55.75 on May 21, Aug. 22 or Nov. 21. The redemption price will be par plus accrued interest.

If Freeport-McMoRan stock falls to or below the contingent protection level of $39.03, 70% of the initial level, during the life of the notes and the stock finishes below the initial share price, the payout will be $1,000 divided by the $55.75 initial price, in stock or the equivalent in cash.

Otherwise, the payout is par.

Countrywide Securities Corp. is the distributor.

Issuer:Societe Generale, New York Branch
Issue:Tempo ReConvs
Underlying security:Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
Amount:$3.5 million
Maturity:Feb. 28, 2008
Coupon:13.5%
Payment at maturity:If Freeport-McMoRan stock falls below the contingent protection level of $39.03 during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial price, payout will be $1,000 divided by the $55.75 initial price, in stock or equivalent in cash; otherwise par
Initial price:$55.75
Contingent protection level:$39.03, 70% of the initial level
Call:Automatically redeemed for par plus accrued interest if the closing price of Freeport-McMoRan stock exceeds $55.75 on May 21, Aug. 22 or Nov. 21
Pricing date:Feb. 27
Settlement date:Feb. 28
Distributor:Countrywide Securities Corp.
Fee:3.5% (maximum)

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