Filed
Pursuant to Rule 433
August 11, 2006
Relating
to
Prospectus Supplement dated August 10, 2006,
to Prospectus dated February 2, 2005
Registration No. 333-121744
Fixed Rate Notes
Due August 15, 2011
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Issuer: |
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The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. |
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Trade Date: |
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August 10, 2006 |
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Settlement Date: |
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August 17, 2006 |
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Ratings: |
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A1 / A / A+ |
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Principal Amount: |
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$750,000,000 |
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Coupon: |
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5.50% |
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Type of Security: |
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Fixed Rate Note |
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Maturity: |
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August 15, 2011 |
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Public Offering Price: |
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99.609% |
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Gross Fees: |
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0.350% |
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All-in Price: |
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99.259% |
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Net Proceeds: |
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$744,442,500 |
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Interest Payment Period: |
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Semi-Annually |
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Interest Payment Dates: |
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Semi-Annually on each February 15th and August 15th, commencing on February 15, 2007 |
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Day Count: |
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30/360 |
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Specified Currency: |
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U.S. Dollars |
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Denominations: |
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$1,000 and integral multiples of $1,000 in excess thereof |
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CUSIP: |
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073902ML9 |
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ISIN: |
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US073902ML98 |
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Lead Manager: |
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Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. |
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Senior Co-Managers: |
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BB&T Capital Markets, a division of Scott &
Stringfellow, Inc. |
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Junior Co-Managers: |
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HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. |
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The issuer has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the issuer, any underwriter or any dealer participating in the offering will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling toll-free 1-866-803-9204.