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Published on 12/20/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: HSBC prices $1 million of 11.05% reverse convertibles linked to Wal-Mart

By Laura Lutz

Des Moines, Dec. 20 - HSBC USA Inc. priced $1 million of 11.05% annualized reverse convertible notes due June 24, 2008 linked to the common stock of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest will be payable monthly.

If Wal-Mart stock falls below the protection price - 80% 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 Wal-Mart shares equal to par divided by the initial share 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:Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Symbol: WMT)
Amount:$1 million
Maturity:June 24, 2008
Coupon:11.05%, paid monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:If Wal-Mart stock falls below $38.464 during the life of the notes and finishes below its initial price, shares of Wal-Mart equal to par divided by the initial price; otherwise, par
Initial price:$48.08
Barrier price:$38.464, 80% of $48.08
Pricing date:Dec. 19
Settlement date:Dec. 24
Agent:HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
Fees:1.5%

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