FWP 1 d395109dfwp.htm TERM SHEET Term Sheet

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433

Registration No. 333-180488

This document will replace the term sheet filed on August 14, 2012

Subject to Completion

Preliminary Term Sheet dated August 15, 2012

 

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The notes are being offered by Bank of America Corporation (“BAC”). The notes will have the terms specified in this term sheet as supplemented by the documents indicated below under “Additional Terms” (together, the “Note Prospectus”). Investing in the notes involves a number of risks. There are important differences between the notes and a conventional debt security, including different investment risks. See “Risk Factors” on page TS-5 of this term sheet and beginning on page S-8 of product supplement VCN-EQ-3. The notes:

 

        Are Not FDIC Insured    Are Not Bank Guaranteed    May Lose Value  

In connection with this offering, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPF&S”) is acting in its capacity as principal for your account.

None of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), any state securities commission, or any other regulatory body has approved or disapproved of these securities or determined if this Note Prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

 

    

Per Unit

      

Total

      

Public offering price (1)

     $10.00         $     

Underwriting discount (1)

     $  0.25         $     

Proceeds, before expenses, to BAC

     $  9.75         $     

 

  (1) 

The public offering price and underwriting discount for any purchase of 500,000 units or more in a single transaction by an individual investor will be $9.95 per unit and $0.20 per unit, respectively. The public offering price and underwriting discount for any purchase by certain fee-based trusts and fee-based discretionary accounts managed by U.S. Trust operating through Bank of America, N.A. will be $9.75 per unit and $0.00 per unit, respectively.

*Depending on the date the notes are priced for initial sale to the public (the “pricing date”), any reference in this term sheet to the month in which the pricing date, settlement date, coupon payment dates, coupon determination dates, or maturity date will occur is subject to change.

 

 

Merrill Lynch & Co.

 

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Units Pricing Date* August     , 2012

Income Notes Settlement Date* September     , 2012

Linked to a Basket of 20 Common Equity Securities, Maturity Date* August     , 2018

due August     , 2018 CUSIP No.

$10 principal amount per unit

Term Sheet No.

Income Notes Linked to a Basket of 20 Common Equity Securities

The notes have a maturity of approximately six years

The notes provide semi-annual coupon payments based on the performance of a basket of 20 common equity securities (the “Basket Stocks”).

If at least 12 of any Basket Stock have not decreased in value from the pricing date on any Coupon Determination Date, the notes will pay interest at the maximum rate of [5.00% to 6.00%] per annum. Otherwise, the notes will pay interest at the minimum rate of 0.50% per annum.

Payment of principal amount and the final coupon payment at maturity

Payment of interest and repayment of principal at maturity are subject to the credit risk of Bank of America Corporation

No listing on any securities exchange

Market Downside Protection


Income Notes

Linked to a Basket of 20 Common Equity Securities, due August     , 2018

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Summary

The Income Notes Linked to a Basket of 20 Common Equity Securities, due August , 2018 (the “notes”) are our senior unsecured debt securities. The notes are not guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or secured by collateral. The notes will rank equally with all of our other unsecured and unsubordinated debt, and all payments due on the notes, including any repayment of principal, will be subject to the credit risk of BAC.

The notes provide investors with semi-annual interest payments based upon the performance of a basket (the “Basket”) of 20 common equity securities, subject to a Maximum Coupon Rate of [5.00% to 6.00%]. The Basket consists of the following common equity securities:

 

Basket Stock

   Ticker    Initial Share Price

Altria Group Inc.

   MO   

The Boeing Company

   BA   

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

   CAG   

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

   DRI   

Dell Inc.

   DELL   

Eaton Corporation

   ETN   

Eli Lilly & Co.

   LLY   

Hewlett-Packard Company

   HPQ   

The Home Depot, Inc.

   HD   

Intel Corporation

   INTC   

Kellogg Company

   K   

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

   KMB   

Marathon Oil Corporation

   MRO   

Merck & Co. Inc.

   MRK   

Microsoft Corporation

   MSFT   

Philip Morris International, Inc.

   PM   

PPL Corporation

   PPL   

Procter & Gamble Corporation

   PG   

Spectra Energy Corporation

   SE   

Windstream Corporation

   WIN   

The notes are not traditional debt securities, and investors may not earn interest on their investment above the minimum coupon of 0.50% per annum.

Capitalized terms used but not defined in this term sheet have the meanings set forth in product supplement VCN-EQ-3. Please note that the coupon payments on the notes will be determined in a manner that is different from the manner described in that product supplement. Accordingly, the provisions set forth in this term sheet as to the calculation of the coupon payments supersede those set forth in the product supplement. Unless otherwise indicated or unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this document to “we,” “us,” “our,” or similar references are to BAC.

 

 

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Terms of the Notes

 

 

Issuer:

 

 

Bank of America Corporation (“BAC”)

 

Original Offering Price:

 

 

$10.00 per unit

 

Term:

 

 

Approximately six years

 

Coupon Determination Dates:

 

 

Semi-annually, subject to postponement as described on page S-21 of product supplement VCN-EQ-3 if it is determined that a scheduled Coupon Determination Date is not a trading day or if a Market Disruption Event occurs on a scheduled Coupon Determination Date.

 

Coupon Payment Dates:

 

 

Semi-annually, on February      and August     , or if that day is not a business day, the next business day. The final Coupon Payment Date will be the maturity date.

 

Coupon Payments:

 

 

Semi-annually, on each Coupon Payment Date, the Coupon Payment will equal the product of the principal amount and the Coupon Rate, divided by two, determined on the applicable Coupon Determination Date.

 

Initial Share Price:

 

 

For each Basket Stock, the Initial Share Price will be the Volume Weighted Average Price of the Basket Stock on the pricing date listed in the table on the prior page.

 

Volume Weighted Average Price:

 

 

Absent a determination of manifest error, the price (rounded to two decimal places) shown on page “AQR” on Bloomberg L.P. for trading in shares of the Basket Stock taking place on all U.S. exchanges on the pricing date from approximately 9:30 a.m. to 4:02 p.m. for Basket Stocks whose primary exchange is the New York Stock Exchange, and from 9:30 a.m. to 4:05 p.m. for Basket Stocks whose primary exchange is the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

 

Semi-Annual Level:

 

 

For each Basket Stock, the Semi-Annual Level will be the Closing Market Price of one share of the Basket Stock on the applicable Coupon Determination Date, multiplied by its Price Multiplier.

 

Coupon Rate:

 

 

The Coupon Rate will equal the Maximum Coupon Rate if the Semi-Annual Level of at least 12 of the Basket Stocks are at or above their respective Initial Share Prices as of the applicable Coupon Determination Date. Otherwise, the Coupon Rate will equal the Minimum Coupon Rate.

 

Minimum Coupon Rate:

 

 

0.50% per annum.

 

Maximum Coupon Rate:

 

 

[5.00% to 6.00%], to be determined on the pricing date. The actual Maximum Coupon Rate will be determined on the pricing date.

 

Price Multiplier:

 

 

For each Basket Stock, 1, subject to adjustment for certain corporate events relating to the Basket Stocks described beginning on page S-22 of product supplement VCN-EQ-3.

 

Calculation Agent:

 

 

MLPF&S, a subsidiary of BAC

 

Fees Charged:

 

 

The public offering price of the notes includes the underwriting discount of $0.25 per unit as listed on the cover page and an additional charge of $0.075 per unit more fully described on page TS-6.

 

Coupon Payment Determination

On each Coupon Determination Date, the Coupon Rate will be determined as follows:

 

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Income Notes

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Hypothetical Coupon Rate Calculations

Examples

Set forth below are examples of the calculations of the hypothetical Coupon Rates (rounded to the nearest hundredth and expressed as percentages) determined on three different Coupon Determination Dates, based upon the Minimum Coupon Rate of 0.50% per annum and a hypothetical Maximum Coupon Rate of 5.50% (the midpoint of the Maximum Coupon Rate range of 5.00% to 6.00%). The examples illustrate, for the hypothetical Initial Share Prices set forth in the tables below (the Closing Market Prices of the Basket Stocks on August 9, 2012), and a range of hypothetical Semi-Annual Levels on the Coupon Determination Dates the hypothetical Coupon Rate payable on the applicable Coupon Payment Date.

On the first Coupon Determination Date, only five of the Basket Stocks have Semi-Annual Levels that are greater than their Initial Share Prices. As a result, the Coupon Rate payable on the applicable Coupon Payment Date is the Minimum Coupon Rate of 0.50% per annum. The Coupon Payment for the period will be $10 x (0.50% / 2) = $0.025 per unit.

On the second Coupon Determination Date, twelve of the Basket Stocks have Semi-Annual Levels that are greater than their Initial Share Prices. As a result, the Coupon Rate payable on the applicable Coupon Payment Date is the Maximum Coupon Rate of 5.50% per annum. The Coupon Payment for the period will be $10 x (5.50% / 2) = $0.275 per unit.

On the third Coupon Determination Date, fifteen of the Basket Stocks have Semi-Annual Levels that are greater than their Initial Share Prices. As a result, the Coupon Rate payable on the applicable Coupon Payment Date is the Maximum Coupon Rate of 5.50%. Please note that in this example, even though the average increase in the value of the Basket Stocks is substantially higher, the Coupon Payment does not exceed the Maximum Coupon Rate of 5.50%. The Coupon Payment for the period will be $10 x (5.50% / 2) = $0.275 per unit.

These examples and the table below are for illustration only and reflect hypothetical Coupon Payments only for the first three Coupon Payment Dates. The Coupon Rate on one or more Coupon Payment Dates may be limited to the Minimum Coupon Rate.

 

        

February     , 2013

 

August     , 2013

 

February     , 2014

    

Initial Share
Price

 

Semi-Annual
Level

 

Semi-Annual
Level Greater
Than or Equal
to Initial Share
Price?

 

Semi-Annual
Level

 

Semi-Annual
Level Greater
Than or Equal
to Initial Share
Price?

 

Semi-Annual
Level

 

Semi-Annual
Level Greater
Than or Equal
to Initial
Share Price?

Altria Group Inc.

  35.92   34.67   No   34.67   No   34.67   No

The Boeing Company

  72.81   71.25   No   71.25   No   71.25   No

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

  24.57   23.98   No   23.98   No   23.98   No

Darden Restaurants, Inc.

  52.45   52.21   No   52.21   No   52.21   No

Dell Inc.

  11.70   11.20   No   10.05   No   10.34   No

Eaton Corporation

  44.23   44.13   No   43.96   No   48.72   Yes

Eli Lilly & Co.

  44.15   42.54   No   43.87   No   44.80   Yes

Hewlett-Packard Company

  18.26   18.12   No   17.25   No   24.52   Yes

The Home Depot, Inc.

  52.29   52.19   No   54.34   Yes   57.89   Yes

Intel Corporation

  26.23   25.98   No   27.45   Yes   30.34   Yes

Kellogg Company

  50.35   49.77   No   51.77   Yes   55.28   Yes

Kimberly-Clark Corporation

  85.35   81.20   No   86.40   Yes   88.99   Yes

Marathon Oil Corporation

  26.72   25.54   No   27.99   Yes   34.40   Yes

Merck & Co. Inc.

  44.15   43.22   No   45.60   Yes   50.65   Yes

Microsoft Corporation

  29.75   29.37   No   32.01   Yes   38.74   Yes

Philip Morris International, Inc.

  91.93   92.33   Yes   92.33   Yes   98.23   Yes

PPL Corporation

  28.68   30.65   Yes   30.65   Yes   38.24   Yes

Procter & Gamble Corporation

  65.50   67.40   Yes   67.40   Yes   77.30   Yes

Spectra Energy Corporation

  29.71   30.48   Yes   30.48   Yes   39.45   Yes

Windstream Corporation

  9.97   10.10   Yes   10.10   Yes   14.76   Yes

Number of Basket Stocks at or above their respective Initial Share Prices

      5     12     15

Hypothetical Coupon Rate

      0.50%     5.50%     5.50%

Hypothetical Coupon Payment

      $0.025 per unit     $0.275 per unit     $0.275 per unit

 

 

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Risk Factors

There are important differences between the notes and a conventional debt security. An investment in the notes involves significant risks, including those listed below. You should carefully review the more detailed explanation of risks relating to the notes in the “Risk Factors” sections beginning on page S-8 of product supplement VCN-EQ-3 and page S-5 of the MTN prospectus supplement identified below under “Additional Terms.” We also urge you to consult your investment, legal, tax, accounting, and other advisors before you invest in the notes.

 

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The Coupon Payment on one or more Coupon Payment Dates may be limited to the Minimum Coupon Rate. You will only receive a Coupon Payment at the Maximum Coupon Rate on a Coupon Payment Date if at least 12 of the Basket Stocks increase in price from the pricing date to the applicable Coupon Determination Date. Your yield may be less than the yield on a conventional debt security of comparable maturity.

 

  §  

Your investment return, if any, may be less than a comparable investment directly in the Basket or the Basket Stocks.

 

  §  

The Coupon Rate that will be applicable to each Coupon Payment Date will not exceed the Maximum Coupon Rate.

 

  §  

You must rely on your own evaluation of the merits of an investment linked to the Basket Stocks.

 

  §  

Payments on the notes are subject to our credit risk, and changes in our credit ratings are expected to affect the value of the notes.

 

  §  

If you attempt to sell the notes prior to maturity, their market value may be lower than the price you paid for the notes due to, among other things, the inclusion of fees charged for developing, hedging, and distributing the notes, as described on page TS-6, and various credit, market and economic factors that interrelate in complex and unpredictable ways.

 

  §  

A trading market is not expected to develop for the notes. MLPF&S is not obligated to make a market for, or to repurchase, the notes.

 

  §  

The Coupon Payments will not reflect changes in the values of the Basket Stocks in each interest period prior to the applicable Coupon Determination Dates.

 

  §  

You will have no rights of a holder of any of the Basket Stocks, you will have no rights to receive any of the Basket Stocks, and you will not be entitled to dividends or other distributions by the issuers of the Basket Stocks.

 

  §  

Although we or our affiliates may from time to time hold one or more Basket Stocks, we do not control any company included in the Basket and are not responsible for any disclosure made by any other company.

 

  §  

Our business activities relating to the issuers of the Basket Stocks may create conflicts of interest with you.

 

  §  

The issuers of the Basket Stocks have no obligations relating to the notes and we will not perform any due diligence procedures with respect to these issuers.

 

  §  

Purchases and sales of the Basket Stocks by us and our affiliates may affect your return.

 

  §  

Our trading and hedging activities may create conflicts of interest with you.

 

  §  

Our hedging activities may affect your return on the notes and their market value.

 

  §  

The Semi-Annual Level of each Basket Stock determined on any Coupon Determination Date is not subject to adjustment for all corporate events.

 

  §  

There may be potential conflicts of interest involving the calculation agent. We have the right to appoint and remove the calculation agent.

 

  §  

You should consider the tax consequences of investing in the notes. See “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” below and beginning on page S-31 of product supplement VCN-EQ-3.

 

 

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Investor Considerations

 

You may wish to consider an investment in the notes if:

 

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You anticipate that the Semi-Annual Level of at least 12 of the Basket Stocks will be greater than their respective Initial Share Prices on each of the Coupon Determination Dates.

 

§  

You accept that the Coupon Rate applicable to each semi-annual interest period is uncertain and may be limited to the Minimum Coupon Rate.

 

§  

You accept that the Coupon Rate for each Coupon Payment Date will never exceed the Maximum Coupon Rate.

 

§  

You seek exposure to the Basket Stocks with no expectation of dividends or other benefits of owning the Basket Stocks.

 

§  

You are willing to accept that a trading market is not expected to develop for the notes. You understand that secondary market prices for the notes, if any, will be affected by various factors, including our actual and perceived creditworthiness.

 

§  

You are willing to make an investment, the payments on which depend on our creditworthiness, as the issuer of the notes.

The notes may not be an appropriate investment for you if:

 

§  

You anticipate that the Semi-Annual Level of nine or more of the Basket Stocks will be less than their respective Initial Share Prices on each of the Coupon Determination Dates.

 

§  

You seek an investment that provides annual interest payments with a guaranteed rate or a floating rate that is not limited to the Maximum Coupon Rate.

 

§  

You want to receive dividends or other distributions paid on the Basket Stocks.

 

§  

You seek assurances that there will be a liquid market if and when you want to sell the notes prior to maturity.

 

§  

You are unwilling or are unable to assume the credit risk associated with us, as the issuer of the notes.

 

 

Supplement to the Plan of Distribution; Role of MLPF&S and Conflicts of Interest

We may deliver the notes against payment therefor in New York, New York on a date that is greater than three business days following the pricing date. Under Rule 15c6-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, trades in the secondary market generally are required to settle in three business days, unless the parties to any such trade expressly agree otherwise. Accordingly, if the initial settlement of the notes occurs more than three business days from the pricing date, purchasers who wish to trade the notes more than three business days prior to the original issue date will be required to specify alternative settlement arrangements to prevent a failed settlement.

The notes will not be listed on any securities exchange. In the original offering of the notes, the notes will be sold in minimum investment amounts of 100 units.

MLPF&S, a broker-dealer subsidiary of BAC, is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”) and will participate as selling agent in the distribution of the notes. Accordingly, offerings of the notes will conform to the requirements of Rule 5121 applicable to FINRA members. MLPF&S may not make sales in this offering to any of its discretionary accounts without the prior written approval of the account holder.

Under our distribution agreement with MLPF&S, MLPF&S will purchase the notes from us as principal at the public offering price indicated on the cover of this term sheet, less the indicated underwriting discount. The public offering price includes, in addition to the underwriting discount, a charge of approximately $0.075 per unit, reflecting an estimated profit earned by MLPF&S from transactions through which the notes are structured and resulting obligations hedged. Actual profits or losses from these hedging transactions may be more or less than this amount. In entering into the hedging arrangements for the notes, we seek competitive terms and may enter into hedging transactions with MLPF&S or another of our affiliates.

All charges related to the notes, including the underwriting discount and the hedging related costs and charges, reduce the economic terms of the notes. For further information regarding these charges, our trading and hedging activities and conflicts of interest, see “Risk Factors,” beginning on page S-8 and “Use of Proceeds” on page S-17 in product supplement VCN-EQ-3.

MLPF&S will not receive an underwriting discount for notes sold to certain fee-based trusts and fee-based discretionary accounts managed by U.S. Trust operating through Bank of America, N.A.

If you place an order to purchase the notes, you are consenting to MLPF&S acting as a principal in effecting the transaction for your account.

MLPF&S may repurchase and resell the notes, with repurchases and resales being made at prices related to then-prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. MLPF&S may act as principal or agent in these transactions; however it is not obligated to engage in any such transactions.

Additional Terms of the Notes

In the event of a merger, acquisition or similar transaction that involves two or more of the Basket Stocks, each relevant Basket Stock will be subject to the provisions set forth in the section of the product supplement entitled “Description of the Notes — Anti-Dilution Adjustments — Reorganization Events.” As a result, it is possible that the equity securities of the surviving company after such a transaction will represent two or more of the 20 Basket Stocks on each Coupon Determination Date. This could occur, for example, if one Basket Stock acquires another Basket Stock in a share-for-share merger.

 

 

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Income Notes

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The Basket Stocks

None of the issuers of the Basket Stocks has authorized or sanctioned the notes or participated in the preparation of this term sheet. Each of these issuers is subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and files reports and other information with the SEC. Companies with securities registered under the Exchange Act are required to file periodically financial and other information required by the SEC. Information filed with the SEC can be inspected and copied at the Public Reference Section of the SEC, 100 F Street, N.E., Room 1580, Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of this material also can be obtained from the Public Reference Section at prescribed rates. In addition, information filed electronically by each of the issuers of the Basket Stocks with the SEC can be reviewed through a website maintained by the SEC. The address of the SEC’s website is http://www.sec.gov.

This term sheet relates only to the notes and does not relate to the Basket Stocks. We are not offering or selling securities of any of the issuers of the Basket Stocks. The descriptions of the Basket Stocks in this section are derived from the publicly available documents described in the preceding paragraph. None of us or our affiliates has participated in the preparation of these documents, verified the accuracy or the completeness of the information concerning the Basket Stocks included in the publicly available documents or made any due diligence inquiry with respect to the Basket Stocks. We do not make any representation that the publicly available documents or any other publicly available information about the Basket Stocks are accurate or complete. There can be no assurance that events occurring prior or subsequent to the date of this term sheet (including events that would affect the accuracy or completeness of the publicly available documents described in the preceding paragraph) that might affect the value of any of the Basket Stocks have been or will be publicly disclosed. Because each Coupon Payment is related to the value of the Basket Stocks, those events, if any, also would affect the market value of the notes. We do not intend to furnish to you any additional information about the Basket Stocks. Neither we nor any of our affiliates makes any representation to you as to the future performance of any of the Basket Stocks.

We obtained the historical prices of the Basket Stocks shown below from the Bloomberg Financial® service, without independent verification. The historical value of any Basket Stock should not be taken as an indication of its future performance, and we cannot assure you that its Semi-Annual Level determined on any Coupon Determination Date will not decrease from its Initial Share Price.

You should make your own investigation into the Basket Stocks.

Historical Data on the Basket Stocks

The following tables set forth the high, low, and period-end closing prices of each of the Basket Stocks on its principal exchange from the first quarter of 2007 through August 3, 2012.

Altria Group Inc.

Altria Group, Inc. is a holding company. The company, through subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cigarettes and other tobacco products, including cigars and pipe tobacco. The company holds an interest in a brewery company. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MO.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    20.69    19.03    20.32
   Second Quarter    22.15    20.98    21.63
   Third Quarter    22.23    20.10    21.44
   Fourth Quarter    24.12    21.37    23.31

2008

   First Quarter    24.43    21.58    22.20
   Second Quarter    22.77    20.00    20.56
   Third Quarter    21.71    19.35    19.84
   Fourth Quarter    20.55    14.45    15.06

2009

   First Quarter    17.27    14.62    16.02
   Second Quarter    17.39    16.11    16.39
   Third Quarter    18.59    16.30    17.81
   Fourth Quarter    20.37    17.47    19.63

2010

   First Quarter    20.82    19.37    20.52
   Second Quarter    21.70    19.57    20.04
   Third Quarter    24.25    20.24    24.02
   Fourth Quarter    26.15    23.78    24.62

2011

   First Quarter    26.11    23.51    26.03
   Second Quarter    28.06    25.94    26.41
   Third Quarter    27.19    24.36    26.81
   Fourth Quarter    30.31    26.50    29.65

2012

   First Quarter    30.87    28.14    30.87
   Second Quarter    34.55    30.95    34.55
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    36.16    34.89    35.92

 

 

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The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company, together with its subsidiaries, develops, produces, and markets commercial jet aircraft, as well as provides related support services to the commercial airline industry worldwide. The company also researches, develops, produces, modifies, and supports information, space, and defense systems, including military aircraft, helicopters and space and missile systems. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “BA.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    91.71    85.43    88.91
   Second Quarter    100.59    88.83    96.16
   Third Quarter    107.23    92.74    104.99
   Fourth Quarter    106.65    86.62    87.46

2008

   First Quarter    86.98    72.45    74.37
   Second Quarter    87.07    65.72    65.72
   Third Quarter    69.26    55.47    57.35
   Fourth Quarter    56.62    37.11    42.67

2009

   First Quarter    46.31    29.36    35.58
   Second Quarter    52.83    35.44    42.50
   Third Quarter    54.62    39.04    54.15
   Fourth Quarter    56.05    47.22    54.13

2010

   First Quarter    74.11    56.18    72.61
   Second Quarter    75.59    60.11    62.75
   Third Quarter    69.69    60.76    66.54
   Fourth Quarter    71.66    62.50    65.26

2011

   First Quarter    73.93    66.40    73.93
   Second Quarter    79.95    71.25    73.93
   Third Quarter    75.99    57.41    60.51
   Fourth Quarter    74.29    58.25    73.35

2012

   First Quarter    76.34    72.56    74.37
   Second Quarter    77.27    67.24    74.30
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    75.51    71.52    72.81

ConAgra Foods, Inc.

ConAgra Foods, Inc. manufactures and markets packaged foods for retail consumers, restaurants and institutions. The company offers a wide range of food products, including meals, entrees, condiments, sides, snacks, specialty potato products, milled grain ingredients, dehydrated vegetables and seasonings, and blends and flavors. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CAG.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    27.52    24.13    24.91
   Second Quarter    27.00    24.25    26.86
   Third Quarter    27.43    24.99    26.13
   Fourth Quarter    25.99    22.81    23.79

2008

   First Quarter    24.09    21.00    23.95
   Second Quarter    24.70    19.28    19.28
   Third Quarter    22.58    19.17    19.46
   Fourth Quarter    19.92    13.80    16.50

2009

   First Quarter    17.87    14.02    16.87
   Second Quarter    20.03    16.73    19.06
   Third Quarter    22.33    18.56    21.68
   Fourth Quarter    23.57    20.73    23.05

2010

   First Quarter    26.28    22.29    25.07
   Second Quarter    25.25    23.32    23.32
   Third Quarter    24.13    21.36    21.94
   Fourth Quarter    22.95    21.14    22.58

2011

   First Quarter    23.85    22.33    23.75
   Second Quarter    25.81    23.60    25.81
   Third Quarter    26.53    22.72    24.22
   Fourth Quarter    26.62    23.86    26.40

2012

   First Quarter    27.18    26.02    26.26
   Second Quarter    26.75    24.36    25.93
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    25.86    23.81    24.57

 

 

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Darden Restaurants, Inc.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. operates casual dining restaurants in North America. The company owns and operates seafood and Italian restaurants. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DRI.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    42.71    38.32    41.19
   Second Quarter    47.08    40.74    43.99
   Third Quarter    45.35    38.93    41.86
   Fourth Quarter    44.78    27.31    27.71

2008

   First Quarter    34.35    20.99    32.55
   Second Quarter    37.45    30.65    31.94
   Third Quarter    37.01    27.27    28.63
   Fourth Quarter    28.86    13.54    28.18

2009

   First Quarter    37.01    23.55    34.26
   Second Quarter    40.26    31.94    32.98
   Third Quarter    37.12    31.19    34.13
   Fourth Quarter    35.94    30.31    35.07

2010

   First Quarter    44.97    33.88    44.54
   Second Quarter    48.68    38.85    38.85
   Third Quarter    45.67    37.61    42.78
   Fourth Quarter    50.43    42.99    46.44

2011

   First Quarter    50.10    45.18    49.13
   Second Quarter    52.03    46.54    49.76
   Third Quarter    53.63    42.75    42.75
   Fourth Quarter    48.94    41.53    45.58

2012

   First Quarter    53.03    44.02    51.16
   Second Quarter    53.75    48.76    50.63
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    52.45    49.05    52.45

Dell Inc.

Dell Inc. offers a wide range of computers and related products. The company sells personal computers, servers and networking products, storage systems, mobility products, software and peripherals, and services.The company serves consumers and businesses in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific region. Its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “DELL.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    27.28    21.79    23.21
   Second Quarter    28.55    23.02    28.55
   Third Quarter    29.34    25.93    27.60
   Fourth Quarter    30.60    23.57    24.51

2008

   First Quarter    24.39    19.07    19.92
   Second Quarter    24.45    18.24    21.88
   Third Quarter    25.63    15.41    16.48
   Fourth Quarter    16.15    9.30    10.24

2009

   First Quarter    11.27    7.99    9.48
   Second Quarter    13.86    9.50    13.73
   Third Quarter    16.92    11.97    15.26
   Fourth Quarter    16.07    12.81    14.36

2010

   First Quarter    15.22    12.90    15.01
   Second Quarter    17.50    12.06    12.06
   Third Quarter    13.74    11.59    12.96
   Fourth Quarter    14.71    12.90    13.55

2011

   First Quarter    15.83    13.15    14.51
   Second Quarter    16.75    14.25    16.67
   Third Quarter    17.52    13.65    14.15
   Fourth Quarter    16.62    13.91    14.63

2012

   First Quarter    18.32    14.99    16.60
   Second Quarter    16.77    11.86    12.52
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    12.68    11.47    11.70

 

 

Income Notes

 

 

TS-9


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Eaton Corporation

Eaton Corporation manufactures engineered products which serve industrial, vehicle, construction, commercial, and aerospace markets. The company’s principal products include hydraulic products and fluid connectors, electrical power distribution and control equipment, truck drivetrain systems, engine components, and a wide variety of controls. Its common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ETN.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    42.77    36.90    41.78
   Second Quarter    47.08    41.93    46.50
   Third Quarter    51.28    42.56    49.52
   Fourth Quarter    50.63    42.65    48.48

2008

   First Quarter    48.09    38.78    39.84
   Second Quarter    48.35    39.47    42.49
   Third Quarter    42.17    26.89    28.09
   Fourth Quarter    27.29    19.39    24.86

2009

   First Quarter    26.16    15.14    18.43
   Second Quarter    24.59    18.75    22.31
   Third Quarter    30.04    20.41    28.30
   Fourth Quarter    33.11    27.03    31.81

2010

   First Quarter    38.21    30.62    37.89
   Second Quarter    40.16    32.72    32.72
   Third Quarter    41.34    31.79    41.25
   Fourth Quarter    51.09    40.65    50.76

2011

   First Quarter    56.22    50.11    55.44
   Second Quarter    55.91    45.81    51.45
   Third Quarter    52.88    34.73    35.50
   Fourth Quarter    46.97    34.16    43.53

2012

   First Quarter    52.51    45.29    49.83
   Second Quarter    50.09    37.09    39.63
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    44.23    37.04    44.23

Eli Lilly & Co.

Eli Lilly and Company discovers, develops, manufactures, and sells pharmaceutical products for humans and animals. The company’s products are sold in countries around the world. Eli Lilly’s products include neuroscience products, endocrine products, anti-infectives, cardiovascular agents, oncology products, and animal health products. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “LLY.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    54.99    51.63    53.71
   Second Quarter    60.56    54.39    55.88
   Third Quarter    58.44    54.09    56.93
   Fourth Quarter    59.47    49.09    53.39

2008

   First Quarter    57.18    47.77    51.59
   Second Quarter    53.06    45.61    46.16
   Third Quarter    49.25    43.92    44.03
   Fourth Quarter    43.69    29.91    40.27

2009

   First Quarter    40.57    27.47    33.41
   Second Quarter    35.95    31.88    34.64
   Third Quarter    35.15    32.40    33.03
   Fourth Quarter    37.51    32.47    35.71

2010

   First Quarter    37.41    33.95    36.22
   Second Quarter    36.92    32.25    33.50
   Third Quarter    37.77    33.12    36.53
   Fourth Quarter    38.06    33.66    35.04

2011

   First Quarter    35.84    33.63    35.17
   Second Quarter    39.15    34.99    37.53
   Third Quarter    39.32    34.49    36.97
   Fourth Quarter    41.75    35.58    41.56

2012

   First Quarter    41.80    38.49    40.27
   Second Quarter    42.91    39.18    42.91
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    44.51    41.98    44.15

 

 

Income Notes

 

 

TS-10


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Linked to a Basket of 20 Common Equity Securities, due August     , 2018

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Hewlett-Packard Company

Hewlett-Packard Company provides imaging and printing systems, computing systems, and information technology services for business and home. The company’s products include laser and inkjet printers, scanners, copiers and faxes, personal computers, workstations, storage solutions, and other computing and printing systems. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HPQ.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    43.53    38.67    40.14
   Second Quarter    46.03    40.31    44.62
   Third Quarter    50.98    44.94    49.79
   Fourth Quarter    53.41    47.54    50.48

2008

   First Quarter    49.65    40.50    45.66
   Second Quarter    49.13    44.21    44.21
   Third Quarter    48.41    41.45    46.24
   Fourth Quarter    44.97    29.34    36.29

2009

   First Quarter    39.31    25.53    32.06
   Second Quarter    38.98    32.88    38.65
   Third Quarter    47.88    36.84    47.21
   Fourth Quarter    52.93    45.28    51.51

2010

   First Quarter    53.50    47.03    53.15
   Second Quarter    54.52    43.28    43.28
   Third Quarter    47.57    38.00    42.07
   Fourth Quarter    44.25    40.64    42.10

2011

   First Quarter    48.99    40.13    40.97
   Second Quarter    41.57    34.26    36.40
   Third Quarter    37.47    22.32    22.45
   Fourth Quarter    28.41    22.20    25.76

2012

   First Quarter    29.89    23.03    23.83
   Second Quarter    25.25    19.35    20.11
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    20.36    17.55    18.26

The Home Depot, Inc.

The Home Depot, Inc. is a home improvement retailer that sells building materials and home improvement products. The company sells a wide assortment of building materials, home improvement and lawn and garden products and provide a number of services. The company operates throughout the U.S. (including Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam), Canada, China, and Mexico. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HD.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    41.76    36.74    36.74
   Second Quarter    40.03    36.79    39.35
   Third Quarter    40.94    32.44    32.44
   Fourth Quarter    34.22    25.94    26.94

2008

   First Quarter    30.67    24.71    27.97
   Second Quarter    30.12    23.42    23.42
   Third Quarter    30.16    21.46    25.89
   Fourth Quarter    25.92    18.51    23.02

2009

   First Quarter    25.26    18.00    23.56
   Second Quarter    26.34    22.68    23.63
   Third Quarter    28.23    22.40    26.64
   Fourth Quarter    29.29    24.96    28.93

2010

   First Quarter    32.75    27.34    32.35
   Second Quarter    36.49    28.07    28.07
   Third Quarter    31.81    27.07    31.68
   Fourth Quarter    35.24    30.21    35.06

2011

   First Quarter    38.49    34.38    37.06
   Second Quarter    38.17    33.45    36.22
   Third Quarter    37.05    28.51    32.87
   Fourth Quarter    42.22    31.59    42.04

2012

   First Quarter    50.31    42.14    50.31
   Second Quarter    52.99    47.02    52.99
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    53.71    50.70    52.29

 

 

Income Notes

 

 

TS-11


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Intel Corporation

Intel Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells computer components and related products. The company’s major products include microprocessors, chipsets, embedded processors and microcontrollers, flash memory products, graphics products, network and communications products, systems management software, conferencing products, and digital imaging products. Its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “INTC.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    22.30    18.86    19.13
   Second Quarter    24.28    19.13    23.76
   Third Quarter    26.27    23.10    25.86
   Fourth Quarter    27.98    24.36    26.66

2008

   First Quarter    25.35    18.61    21.18
   Second Quarter    25.00    20.69    21.48
   Third Quarter    24.52    17.27    18.73
   Fourth Quarter    18.52    12.23    14.66

2009

   First Quarter    15.82    12.08    15.05
   Second Quarter    16.64    15.00    16.55
   Third Quarter    20.32    15.94    19.57
   Fourth Quarter    20.83    18.50    20.40

2010

   First Quarter    22.68    19.01    22.26
   Second Quarter    24.21    19.45    19.45
   Third Quarter    21.78    17.72    19.23
   Fourth Quarter    21.91    18.87    21.03

2011

   First Quarter    22.14    19.82    20.17
   Second Quarter    23.87    19.49    22.16
   Third Quarter    23.23    19.20    21.33
   Fourth Quarter    25.66    20.62    24.25

2012

   First Quarter    28.19    24.54    28.11
   Second Quarter    29.18    25.04    26.65
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    26.86    24.74    26.23

Kellogg Company

Kellogg Company manufactures and markets ready-to-eat cereal and other convenience foods. The company’s products include cereals, cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit snacks, frozen waffles and veggie foods. Kellogg markets its products in the United States, Canada, and other countries throughout the world. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “K.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    51.88    48.89    51.43
   Second Quarter    54.32    51.36    51.79
   Third Quarter    56.41    51.34    56.00
   Fourth Quarter    55.94    51.83    52.43

2008

   First Quarter    52.56    47.50    52.56
   Second Quarter    54.10    47.96    48.02
   Third Quarter    57.39    48.04    56.10
   Fourth Quarter    57.21    40.69    43.85

2009

   First Quarter    45.24    35.84    36.63
   Second Quarter    46.60    37.59    46.57
   Third Quarter    49.62    45.96    49.23
   Fourth Quarter    54.00    48.66    53.20

2010

   First Quarter    55.36    52.01    53.43
   Second Quarter    55.58    50.30    50.30
   Third Quarter    52.48    47.98    50.51
   Fourth Quarter    51.36    48.80    51.08

2011

   First Quarter    55.04    50.20    53.98
   Second Quarter    57.56    53.94    55.32
   Third Quarter    55.92    51.46    53.19
   Fourth Quarter    55.07    48.25    50.57

2012

   First Quarter    53.63    49.31    53.63
   Second Quarter    53.99    48.22    49.33
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    50.35    46.51    50.35

 

 

Income Notes

 

 

TS-12


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Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Kimberly-Clark Corporation is a global health and hygiene company that manufactures and provides consumer products. The company’s products include diapers, tissues, paper towels, incontinence care products, surgical gowns, and disposable face masks. The company’s products are sold in countries around the world. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “KMB.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    70.00    66.54    68.49
   Second Quarter    71.98    66.60    66.89
   Third Quarter    70.55    65.76    70.26
   Fourth Quarter    70.89    67.14    69.34

2008

   First Quarter    69.50    62.99    64.55
   Second Quarter    65.57    59.78    59.78
   Third Quarter    66.07    54.73    64.84
   Fourth Quarter    65.45    50.74    52.74

2009

   First Quarter    53.65    43.41    46.11
   Second Quarter    53.89    47.32    52.43
   Third Quarter    60.46    51.95    58.98
   Fourth Quarter    66.82    58.21    63.71

2010

   First Quarter    64.32    58.86    62.88
   Second Quarter    63.13    60.18    60.63
   Third Quarter    66.91    60.19    65.05
   Fourth Quarter    66.86    61.29    63.04

2011

   First Quarter    65.90    62.63    65.27
   Second Quarter    68.43    64.24    66.56
   Third Quarter    71.23    62.57    71.01
   Fourth Quarter    74.00    68.52    73.56

2012

   First Quarter    74.16    71.13    73.89
   Second Quarter    83.77    73.53    83.77
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    87.93    83.40    85.35

Marathon Oil Corporation

Marathon Oil Corporation is an independent international energy company engaged in exploration and production, oil sands mining and integrated gas. The company’s operations are focused in North America, Africa and Europe. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MRO.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    31.13    25.32    30.00
   Second Quarter    40.22    30.29    36.40
   Third Quarter    39.48    29.89    34.61
   Fourth Quarter    38.00    32.38    36.95

2008

   First Quarter    37.57    27.46    27.68
   Second Quarter    33.42    27.27    31.49
   Third Quarter    32.04    22.75    24.20
   Fourth Quarter    23.56    11.89    16.61

2009

   First Quarter    18.13    12.70    15.96
   Second Quarter    20.28    16.44    18.29
   Third Quarter    20.57    17.02    19.37
   Fourth Quarter    21.41    18.50    18.95

2010

   First Quarter    19.94    17.02    19.21
   Second Quarter    20.71    18.33    18.87
   Third Quarter    21.24    18.34    20.09
   Fourth Quarter    22.48    20.08    22.48

2011

   First Quarter    32.36    22.67    32.36
   Second Quarter    32.88    29.78    31.98
   Third Quarter    34.07    21.58    21.58
   Fourth Quarter    29.34    20.27    29.27

2012

   First Quarter    35.06    30.47    31.70
   Second Quarter    32.23    23.32    25.57
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    27.03    24.09    26.72

 

 

Income Notes

 

 

TS-13


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Merck & Co. Inc.

Merck & Co., Inc. is a global health care company that delivers health solutions through its prescription medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, animal health, and consumer care products, which it markets directly and through its joint ventures. The company has operations in pharmaceutical, animal health, and consumer care. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MRK.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    46.22    42.94    44.17
   Second Quarter    54.35    45.01    49.80
   Third Quarter    53.38    48.66    51.69
   Fourth Quarter    60.77    51.62    58.11

2008

   First Quarter    60.55    37.95    37.95
   Second Quarter    41.71    34.68    37.69
   Third Quarter    38.45    30.34    31.56
   Fourth Quarter    32.09    23.56    30.40

2009

   First Quarter    31.00    20.99    26.75
   Second Quarter    27.96    22.97    27.96
   Third Quarter    32.95    26.45    31.63
   Fourth Quarter    38.00    30.67    36.54

2010

   First Quarter    41.03    36.20    37.35
   Second Quarter    37.71    31.82    34.97
   Third Quarter    37.34    34.22    36.81
   Fourth Quarter    37.42    34.10    36.04

2011

   First Quarter    37.35    31.08    33.01
   Second Quarter    37.58    33.07    35.29
   Third Quarter    36.31    29.81    32.71
   Fourth Quarter    37.90    31.35    37.70

2012

   First Quarter    39.26    37.31    38.40
   Second Quarter    41.75    37.18    41.75
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    45.08    41.21    44.15

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corporation develops, manufactures, licenses, sells, and supports software products. The company offers operating system software, server application software, business and consumer applications software, software development tools, and Internet and intranet software. The company also develops video game consoles and digital music entertainment devices. Its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “MSFT.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    31.21    26.72    27.87
   Second Quarter    31.11    27.74    29.47
   Third Quarter    31.51    27.81    29.46
   Fourth Quarter    37.06    29.47    35.60

2008

   First Quarter    35.37    26.99    28.38
   Second Quarter    31.65    27.12    27.51
   Third Quarter    28.13    24.57    26.69
   Fourth Quarter    26.48    17.53    19.44

2009

   First Quarter    20.76    15.15    18.37
   Second Quarter    24.07    18.61    23.77
   Third Quarter    25.94    22.39    25.89
   Fourth Quarter    31.37    24.64    30.49

2010

   First Quarter    31.10    27.72    29.27
   Second Quarter    31.39    23.01    23.01
   Third Quarter    26.33    23.16    24.49
   Fourth Quarter    28.30    23.91    27.92

2011

   First Quarter    28.83    24.78    25.36
   Second Quarter    26.72    23.69    26.00
   Third Quarter    28.07    23.98    24.89
   Fourth Quarter    27.31    24.30    25.96

2012

   First Quarter    32.85    26.83    32.25
   Second Quarter    32.42    28.45    30.59
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    30.76    28.63    29.75

 

 

Income Notes

 

 

TS-14


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Philip Morris International, Inc.

Philip Morris International Inc., through its subsidiaries, affiliates and their licensees, produces, sells, distributes, and markets a wide range of branded cigarettes and tobacco products in markets outside of the United States of America. The company’s portfolio comprises both international and local brands. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PM.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    N/A    N/A    N/A
   Second Quarter    N/A    N/A    N/A
   Third Quarter    N/A    N/A    N/A
   Fourth Quarter    N/A    N/A    N/A

2008

   First Quarter    51.75    49.15    50.58
   Second Quarter    53.63    48.00    49.39
   Third Quarter    55.95    46.80    48.10
   Fourth Quarter    50.78    36.63    43.51

2009

   First Quarter    44.47    32.34    35.58
   Second Quarter    44.60    36.09    43.62
   Third Quarter    49.40    42.34    48.74
   Fourth Quarter    51.55    47.36    48.19

2010

   First Quarter    52.89    45.51    52.16
   Second Quarter    52.95    43.17    45.84
   Third Quarter    56.32    46.45    56.02
   Fourth Quarter    60.82    55.29    58.53

2011

   First Quarter    65.70    56.02    65.63
   Second Quarter    71.75    64.92    66.77
   Third Quarter    72.35    62.38    62.38
   Fourth Quarter    79.10    61.76    78.48

2012

   First Quarter    88.61    73.26    88.61
   Second Quarter    90.31    81.91    87.26
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    91.93    86.89    91.93

PPL Corporation

PPL Corporation is an energy and utility holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, generates electricity from power plants in the northeastern and western United States, and markets wholesale and retail energy primarily in the northeastern and western portions of the United States, and delivers electricity in Pennsylvania and the United Kingdom. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PPL.”

 

          High
    Closing Price     
   Low
    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    41.23    34.62    40.90
   Second Quarter    47.16    42.08    46.79
   Third Quarter    52.04    45.84    46.30
   Fourth Quarter    53.96    47.50    52.09

2008

   First Quarter    55.16    45.07    45.92
   Second Quarter    53.67    46.94    52.27
   Third Quarter    53.03    34.98    37.02
   Fourth Quarter    37.84    28.69    30.69

2009

   First Quarter    33.21    24.46    28.71
   Second Quarter    34.34    27.83    32.96
   Third Quarter    33.98    28.59    30.34
   Fourth Quarter    32.98    29.16    32.31

2010

   First Quarter    32.61    27.58    27.71
   Second Quarter    28.64    24.24    24.95
   Third Quarter    27.85    25.20    27.23
   Fourth Quarter    27.93    25.19    26.32

2011

   First Quarter    26.91    24.35    25.30
   Second Quarter    28.28    25.56    27.83
   Third Quarter    29.27    25.33    28.54
   Fourth Quarter    30.24    27.45    29.42

2012

   First Quarter    28.85    27.49    28.26
   Second Quarter    28.20    26.77    27.81
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    29.20    27.82    28.68

 

 

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Procter & Gamble Corporation

The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures and markets consumer products in countries throughout the world. The company provides products in the laundry and cleaning, paper, beauty care, food and beverage, and health care segments. The company’s products are sold primarily through mass merchandisers, grocery stores, membership club stores, drug stores, and neighborhood stores. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PG.”

 

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2007

   First Quarter    66.09    61.17    63.16
   Second Quarter    64.31    61.03    61.19
   Third Quarter    70.51    61.03    70.34
   Fourth Quarter    74.67    68.75    73.42

2008

   First Quarter    72.60    64.68    70.07
   Second Quarter    71.14    60.49    60.81
   Third Quarter    73.15    61.98    69.69
   Fourth Quarter    71.44    57.37    61.82

2009

   First Quarter    62.80    44.18    47.09
   Second Quarter    54.02    47.25    51.10
   Third Quarter    58.16    51.11    57.92
   Fourth Quarter    63.19    56.62    60.63

2010

   First Quarter    64.53    59.84    63.27
   Second Quarter    63.94    59.79    59.98
   Third Quarter    63.08    59.34    59.97
   Fourth Quarter    65.24    59.96    64.33

2011

   First Quarter    66.70    59.73    61.60
   Second Quarter    67.46    61.67    63.57
   Third Quarter    64.95    58.51    63.18
   Fourth Quarter    66.97    61.00    66.71

2012

   First Quarter    67.90    62.77    67.21
   Second Quarter    67.56    59.27    61.25
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    65.50    61.19    65.50

Spectra Energy Corporation

Spectra Energy Corporation transmits, stores, distributes, gathers, and processes natural gas. The company provides transportation and storage of natural gas to customers in various regions of the northeastern and southeastern United States, the Maritime Provinces in Canada and the Pacific Northwest in the United States and Canada, and the province of Ontario, Canada. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SE.”

 

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    Closing Price     
   Period-End
    Closing Price     

2007

   First Quarter    29.05    23.83    26.27
   Second Quarter    27.12    25.37    25.96
   Third Quarter    27.42    21.92    24.48
   Fourth Quarter    25.98    24.16    25.82

2008

   First Quarter    25.97    22.42    22.75
   Second Quarter    28.74    22.96    28.74
   Third Quarter    29.02    23.51    23.80
   Fourth Quarter    23.25    13.48    15.74

2009

   First Quarter    17.17    11.50    14.14
   Second Quarter    17.54    14.39    16.92
   Third Quarter    19.71    16.04    18.94
   Fourth Quarter    20.65    18.42    20.51

2010

   First Quarter    23.03    20.64    22.53
   Second Quarter    23.74    19.20    20.07
   Third Quarter    22.55    20.18    22.55
   Fourth Quarter    25.26    22.53    24.99

2011

   First Quarter    27.27    24.72    27.18
   Second Quarter    29.04    26.45    27.41
   Third Quarter    27.93    23.14    24.53
   Fourth Quarter    30.98    24.13    30.75

2012

   First Quarter    32.15    30.40    31.55
   Second Quarter    31.57    27.47    29.06
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    30.84    28.95    29.71

 

 

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Income Notes

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Windstream Corporation

Windstream Corporation offers telecommunications services to residential and business customers in rural communities in the United States. The company provides local telephone, high-speed Internet, long distance, network access, and video services in multiple states. Its common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “WIN.”

 

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   Period-End
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2007

   First Quarter    15.44    13.90    14.69
   Second Quarter    15.21    14.56    14.76
   Third Quarter    14.87    12.84    14.12
   Fourth Quarter    14.36    12.70    13.02

2008

   First Quarter    12.67    10.96    11.95
   Second Quarter    13.51    11.42    12.34
   Third Quarter    12.85    10.79    10.94
   Fourth Quarter    10.98    6.52    9.20

2009

   First Quarter    9.44    6.31    8.06
   Second Quarter    9.05    8.13    8.36
   Third Quarter    10.13    7.92    10.13
   Fourth Quarter    10.90    9.62    10.90

2010

   First Quarter    11.32    9.99    10.89
   Second Quarter    11.50    10.22    10.56
   Third Quarter    13.04    10.55    12.29
   Fourth Quarter    14.26    12.14    13.94

2011

   First Quarter    14.01    12.20    12.87
   Second Quarter    13.55    12.46    12.96
   Third Quarter    13.21    10.81    11.66
   Fourth Quarter    12.53    11.08    11.74

2012

   First Quarter    12.49    11.57    11.71
   Second Quarter    11.71    9.12    9.66
   Third Quarter (through August 3, 2012)    10.11    9.31    10.04

 

 

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Income Notes

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Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations

Set forth below, together with the discussion under the section entitled “U.S. Federal Income Tax Summary” in the accompanying product supplement VCN-EQ-3, is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax considerations of the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of the notes. The following summary is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by the discussion under the section entitled “U.S. Federal Income Tax Summary” beginning on page S-31 of the accompanying product supplement VCN-EQ-3, which you should carefully review prior to investing in the notes. For purposes of that discussion, we intend to treat the notes as “variable rate debt instruments” for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the balance of this discussion assumes that this characterization is proper and will be respected. Capitalized terms used and not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the accompanying product supplement VCN-EQ-3.

Under the above described characterization, interest on a note generally will be included in the income of a U.S. Holder as ordinary income at the time it is accrued or is received in accordance with the U.S. Holder’s regular method of accounting for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Upon the sale or exchange of a note, a U.S. Holder will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount realized upon the sale or exchange (except to the extent attributable to accrued but unpaid interest) and the U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the note. A U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in a note generally will be the cost of the note to such U.S. Holder. Gain or loss realized on the sale or exchange of a note generally will be capital gain or loss and will be long-term capital gain or loss if the note has been held for more than one year. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

No statutory, judicial, or administrative authority directly addresses the characterization of the notes or securities similar to the notes for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, certain aspects of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the notes are not certain. In particular, the IRS may seek to treat the notes as “contingent payment debt instruments” for U.S. federal income tax purposes, subject to taxation under the “noncontingent bond method.” If the notes were so treated, a U.S. Holder will be required to report OID or interest income based on a “comparable yield” and a “projected payment schedule.” Upon a sale or exchange of a note, a U.S. Holder generally will treat any gain as interest income, and any loss as ordinary loss to the extent of interest included in income in the current or previous taxable years in respect of the notes, and the balance as capital loss. Please see the discussion under the section entitled “U.S. Federal Income Tax Summary — U.S. Holders — Notes Treated as Contingent Payment Debt Instruments” beginning on page S-32 of the accompanying product supplement VCN-EQ-3.

You should consult your own tax advisor concerning the U.S. federal income tax consequences to you of acquiring, owning, and disposing of the notes, as well as any tax consequences arising under the laws of any state, local, foreign, or other tax jurisdiction and the possible effects of changes in U.S. federal or other tax laws. You should review carefully the discussion under the section entitled “U.S. Federal Income Tax Summary” beginning on page S-31 of the accompanying product supplement VCN-EQ-3.

 

 

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Income Notes

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Additional Terms

You should read this term sheet, together with the documents listed below, which together contain the terms of the notes and supersede all prior or contemporaneous oral statements as well as any other written materials. You should carefully consider, among other things, the matters set forth under “Risk Factors” in the sections indicated on the cover of this term sheet. The notes involve risks not associated with conventional debt securities. We urge you to consult your investment, legal, tax, accounting, and other advisors before you invest in the notes.

You may access the following documents on the SEC Website at www.sec.gov as follows (or if such address has changed, by reviewing our filings for the relevant date on the SEC Website):

 

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Product supplement VCN-EQ-3 dated April 5, 2012:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312512153713/d330413d424b5.htm

 

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Series L MTN prospectus supplement dated March 30, 2012 and prospectus dated March 30, 2012:

http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/70858/000119312512143855/d323958d424b5.htm

Our Central Index Key, or CIK, on the SEC Website is 70858.

We have filed a registration statement (including a product supplement, a prospectus supplement, and a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this term sheet relates. Before you invest, you should read the product supplement, the prospectus supplement, and the prospectus in that registration statement, and the other documents relating to this offering that we have filed with the SEC for more complete information about us and this offering. You may get these documents without cost by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, we, any agent, or any dealer participating in this offering will arrange to send you the Note Prospectus if you so request by calling MLPF&S toll-free at 1-866-500-5408.

Market-Linked Investments Classification

 

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MLPF&S classifies certain market-linked investments (the “Market-Linked Investments”) into categories, each with different investment characteristics. The following description is meant solely for informational purposes and is not intended to represent any particular Market Downside Protection Market-Linked Investment or guarantee any performance.

Market Downside Protection Market-Linked Investments combine some of the capital preservation features of traditional bonds with the growth potential of equities and other asset classes. They offer full or partial market downside protection at maturity, while offering market exposure that may provide better returns than comparable fixed income securities. It is important to note that the market downside protection feature provides investors with protection only at maturity, subject to issuer credit risk. In addition, in exchange for full or partial protection, you forfeit dividends and full exposure to the linked asset’s upside. In some circumstances, this could result in a lower return than with a direct investment in the asset.

 

 

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