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Published on 3/27/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Barclays sells $5 million 9% reverse convertibles linked to Lehman Brothers

By E. Janene Geiss

Philadelphia, March 27 - Barclays Bank plc priced $5 million of 9% reverse convertible notes due March 26, 2008 linked to Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. stock, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Payout at maturity will be par in cash if Lehman Brothers stock stays at or above the protection price, 80% of the initial price of $73.50, between March 23, 2007 and March 20, 2008, and finishes at or above the initial price.

Otherwise, the payout will be in Lehman Brothers stock, with the number of shares equal to $1,000 divided by the initial share price.

Barclays Capital is agent.

Issuer:Barclays Bank plc
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.
Amount:$5 million
Maturity:March 26, 2008
Coupon:9%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par in cash if Lehman Brothers stock stays at or above the protection price of $58.80 and finishes at or above the initial price; otherwise shares of Lehman Brothers stock equal to $1,000 divided by the initial price
Initial price:$73.50
Protection price:$58.80, 80% of $73.50
Pricing date:March 23
Settlement date:March 28
Agent:Barclays Capital
Agent fee:2.75%

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