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Published on 1/28/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $1 million of 10% reverse convertibles linked to Transocean

By Laura Lutz

Des Moines, Jan. 28 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $1 million of 10% reverse convertible notes due July 30, 2008 linked to the common stock of Transocean Inc., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest will be payable monthly.

If Transocean stock falls below the protection price - 65% of the initial share price - during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial share price, the payout at maturity will be a number of Transocean shares equal to par divided by the initial price.

Otherwise, the payout will be par.

HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. will be the agent.

Issuer:HSBC USA Inc.
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Transocean Inc. (Symbol: RIG)
Amount:$1 million
Maturity:July 30, 2008
Coupon:10%, paid monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If Transocean stock falls below $82.6215 during the life of the notes and finishes below its initial price, shares of Transocean equal to par divided by the initial price; otherwise, par
Initial price:$127.11
Barrier price:$82.6215, 65% of $127.11
Pricing date:Jan. 25
Settlement date:Jan. 30
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:1.6%

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