May 31st, 2007, 3:28 am
Hi there, I am trying to figure out the components of this CMS note, appreciate your kind advice. See description below:USD 15Y NC3M 30-2 CMS Spread NoteDeal Rationale These 15 year USD-denominated Notes (the Notes) may be a suitable investment for an investor whobelieves that the differential between the 30 year USD Constant Maturity Swap Rate (the USD 30yCMS) and the 2 year USD Constant Maturity Swap Rate (the USD 2y CMS) will remain positive overthe next 15 years and that, based on this view, seeks to receive an enhanced return.Where the differential is negative you will receive 0% coupon.Principal Protection: The Notes are 100% principal protected and will be repaid in full by the Issuer atmaturity or if the Notes are called early.Coupon at Risk: The Notes pay a fixed coupon of 8.55% p.a. for every day that the USD 30y CMS isgreater than or equal to the USD 2 year CMS. The coupon is paid [quarterly].Callable: The Issuer has the right to call the Notes at par on each Coupon Payment Date, from andincluding 15 November 2005. The Notes are likely to be called prior to maturity if the differential betweenUSD 30y CMS and the 2 year USD increases. If the Notes are called, investors may be exposed to reinvestmentrisk at potentially lower rates