Issuer: SIGNUM FINANCE CAYMAN LIMITED - Irish Stock Exchange

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“MAJOR” Programme Prospectus: Signum Finance Cayman Limited Series: 2007-06 Documents Incorporated by Reference This Prospectus should be read and construed in conjunction with: (1) the Base Prospectus of the Issuer dated 2 October 2008 relating to the Issuer’s “MAJOR” Multi- Jurisdiction Repackaging Programme (the “Base Prospectus”) (save for (i) the section entitled “Base Conditions” on pages 18 to 48; and (ii) the section entitled “Additional Conditions for Standard Credit Linked Notes” on pages 49 to 63); (2) the section entitled “Base Conditions” on pages 24 to 51 of the base prospectus of the issuer dated 29 September 2006 relating to the Issuer’s “MAJOR” Multi-Jurisdiction Repackaging Programme (the “2006 Base Prospectus”); and (3) the section entitled “Additional Conditions for Standard Credit Linked Notes” on pages 52 to 63 of the 2006 Base Prospectus. Any information not listed at (1) to (3) above but included in the documents incorporated by reference is either not relevant for the holder of the Notes or covered elsewhere in this Prospectus. The Base Prospectus and the 2006 Base Prospectus has been previously published or is published simultaneously with the Prospectus and that has been approved by the Financial Regulator or filed with it and which shall be deemed to be incorporated in, and form part of, this Prospectus, save that any statement contained in the Base Prospectus or the 2006 Base Prospectus incorporated by reference in, and forming part of, this Prospectus shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for the purpose of this Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein modifies or supersedes such earlier statement (whether expressly, by implication or otherwise). Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute part of this Prospectus. Terms used herein but not otherwise defined shall have the meanings given to them in the Base Prospectus or the 2006 Base Prospectus (as applicable). This Prospectus must be read in conjunction with the Base Prospectus and the 2006 Base Prospectus and full information on the Issuer and the Notes is only available on the basis of the combination of the provisions set out within this document, the Base Prospectus and the 2006 Base Prospectus. The Base Prospectus and the 2006 Base Prospectus are available for viewing at the registered offices of the Issuer and the Principal Paying Agent. London/011/001894-00545/JBH/RTM AMSI(LDNWK16317) 4 L_LIVE_EMEA1:4955739v5
“MAJOR” Programme Prospectus: Signum Finance Cayman Limited Series: 2007-06 Risk Factors The Prospectus does not describe all of the risks of an investment in the Notes. The Issuer and the Dealers disclaim any responsibility to advise prospective investors of such risks as they exist at the date of the Prospectus or as they change from time to time. Further, neither the Issuer nor the Dealer make any representations as to (i) the suitability of any Notes for any particular investor; (ii) the appropriate accounting treatment or possible tax consequences of an investment in any Notes; or (iii) the expected performance of any Notes, either in absolute terms or relative to competing investments. Prospective Noteholders should obtain their own independent accounting, tax and legal advice and should consult their own professional investment advisor to ascertain the suitability of the Notes as an investment and should conduct such independent investigation and analysis regarding the risks, security arrangements and cash-flows associated with the Notes as they deem appropriate to evaluate the merits and risks of an investment in the Notes. In particular, prospective Noteholders should note that an investment in the Notes is only suitable for persons who (i) have the knowledge and experience in financial and business matters necessary to enable them to evaluate the information contained herein and the risks of the Notes in the context of their own financial, tax and regulatory circumstances and investment objectives; (ii) are able to bear the economic risk of an investment in the Notes for an indefinite period of time; (iii) are acquiring the Notes for their own account for investment, not with a view to resale; and (iv) recognise it may not be possible to transfer the Notes for a substantial period of time, if at all. Exposure to Credit of the Reference Entity. The holders of the Notes are exposed to the risk of all payments and other losses arising out of the Credit Default Swap. As a result, the holders of the Notes are exposed to the credit performance of the Reference Entity. If the Reference Entity suffers a Credit Event and the Conditions to Settlement are satisfied, the Notes will be subject to redemption by the delivery of debt obligations of the Reference Entity, which may have a market value that is substantially less than their face value. No Investigation of Reference Entity. None of the Issuer, the Dealer, the CDS Counterparty, IRS Counterparty, nor the Trustee has undertaken any due diligence with respect to the Reference Entity or the Reference Obligation. An Investment in the Notes Involves Brazilian Currency-Related Risks. The amount payable in respect of the Notes at maturity will depend in part on the rate of exchange between the Brazilian Real and the U.S. Dollar. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates can be highly volatile and fluctuations in currency will affect the market value of the Notes during their life as well as the amount payable at maturity. Foreign exchange rates may be affected significantly and adversely by governmental actions. A government may use a variety of techniques, such as intervention by that government’s central bank or imposition of regulatory controls or taxes to affect the exchange rates for their currency. A government may issue a new currency to replace an existing currency or alter the exchange rate or exchange characteristics by devaluing or revaluing the currency. Even in the absence of governmental action directly affecting currency exchange rates, political, military or economic developments in Brazil could lead to significant and sudden changes in the rates of exchange for Brazilian currency. Information about past currency exchange rates between the Brazilian Real and the U.S. Dollar may not be indicative of future performance. Credit Event Prior to Issuance of Notes. Investors in the Notes will bear the risk of the occurrence of any Credit Events that occur after 14 February 2007 even if they occur prior to the Issue Date. If the Reference Entity suffers a Credit Event and the Conditions to Settlement are satisfied, which may occur upon or shortly after the issuance of the Notes, the Notes will be subject to redemption by the delivery of debt obligations of the Reference Entity at or shortly after the issuance of the Notes. Exposure to Credit Risk of Goldman Sachs Group. The ability of the Issuer to meet its obligations under the Notes will depend on the receipt by it of payments of interest and principal under the Assets, as well as payments owed to the Issuer by the CDS Counterparty and the IRS Counterparty. Consequently, the Noteholders are exposed not only to the occurrence of Credit London/011/001894-00545/JBH/RTM AMSI(LDNWK16317) 5 L_LIVE_EMEA1:4955739v5
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Issuer: SIGNUM FINANCE CAYMAN LIMITED - Irish Stock Exchange

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