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Published on 2/27/2008 in the Prospect News Structured Products Daily.

New Issue: Credit Suisse prices $275,000 of 10.5% reverse convertibles linked to Banco Itau

By Laura Lutz

Des Moines, Feb. 27 - Credit Suisse, Nassau branch priced $275,000 of 10.5% annualized reverse convertible securities due May 29, 2008 linked to the American Depositary Receipts representing preferred shares of Banco Itau Holding Financeira SA, according to a 424B2 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interest will be payable monthly.

If Banco Itau ADRs fall below the knock-in price - 70% of the initial price - during the life of the notes and finish below its initial price, the payout at maturity will be a number of Banco Itau ADRs equal to par divided by the initial price.

Otherwise, the payout will be par.

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC is the underwriter.

Issuer:Credit Suisse, Nassau branch
Issue:Reverse convertible securities
Underlying asset:Banco Itau Holding Financeira SA American Depositary Receipts (NYSE: ITU)
Amount:$275,000
Maturity:May 29, 2008
Coupon:10.5%, payable monthly
Price:Par
Payout at maturity:Par unless Banco Itau ADRs fall below the knock-in price during the life the notes and finish below its initial price, in which case payout will be a number of ADRs equal to par divided by the initial price
Initial price:$25.16
Knock-in price:70% of $25.16
Pricing date:Feb. 25
Settlement date:Feb. 29
Underwriter:Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Distributor:FIS
Fees:1.25%

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