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Published on 5/29/2007 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Barclays prices $4.5 million 12.8% reverse convertibles linked to Boston Scientific

By E. Janene Geiss

Philadelphia, May 29 - Barclays Bank plc priced $4.5 million offering of reverse convertible notes due Nov. 28, 2007 linked to Boston Scientific Corp. stock, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The six-month notes will pay 6.4% for an annualized rate of 12.8%. Interest is payable monthly.

Payout at maturity will be par in cash unless Boston Scientific stock falls below the protection price of $12.62, 80% of the initial price of $15.77, during the life of the notes and finishes below the initial price in which case the payout will be 63.412 shares of Boston Scientific stock.

Barclays Capital is the agent.

Issuer:Barclays Bank plc
Issue:Reverse convertible notes
Underlying stock:Boston Scientific Corp.
Amount:$4.5 million
Maturity:Nov. 28, 2007
Coupon:12.8%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par in cash if Boston Scientific stock stays at or above the protection price of $12.62 and finishes at or above the initial price; otherwise 63.412 shares of Boston Scientific stock
Initial price:$15.77
Protection price:$12.62, 80% of $15.77
Exchange ratio:63.412
Pricing date:May 24
Settlement date:May 31
Agent:Barclays Capital
Fees:1.625%

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