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Published on 4/8/2009 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Barclays sells $1 million upside participation reverse convertibles linked to Microsoft

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, April 8 - Barclays Bank plc priced $1 million of upside participation reverse convertible notes due July 9, 2009 linked to Microsoft Corp. shares, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The payout at maturity will be par plus 1.5 times any gain in Microsoft shares, up to the maximum leveraged percentage of 5.475%.

Investors will receive par if the index falls by up to 25% and will be exposed to losses beyond 25%.

Investors also will receive a supplemental amount of 2% at maturity

Barclays Capital Inc. is the agent.

Issuer:Barclays Bank plc
Issue:Upside participation reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Microsoft Corp. (Symbol: MSFT)
Amount:$1 million
Maturity:July 9, 2009
Coupon:2%, payable at maturity
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par plus 1.5 times any gain in Microsoft shares, capped at 5.475%; par if index falls by up to 25% and with exposures to losses beyond 25%, plus 2%
Initial price:$18.76
Protection price:75% of initial price
Pricing date:April 6
Settlement date:April 9
Agent:Barclays Capital Inc.
Fees:1.5%

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