Bear Stearns plans issue of 0% notes linked to four indexes

By Susanna Moon

Chicago, March 4 - Bear Stearns Cos. Inc. plans to price 0% notes due September 2011 linked to a basket of indexes, according to an FWP filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The basket will consist of the S&P 500, Dow Jones Euro Stoxx 50, Nikkei 225 and FTSE/Xinhua China 25 indexes, all equally weighted.

Payout at maturity will par plus any gain on the basket. Investors will receive at least par.

The notes are expected to price and settle in March.

Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. will be the agent.

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