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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : February 19, 2009
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 15Y2402
Issue date : February 20, 2009
Maturity date : February 20, 2024
Coupon : 1.73%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$1,540 MN
Amount allotted : HK$600 MN
Average price accepted (yield): 100.90 (1.67 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 100.50 (1.70 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 26%
Average tender price (yield) : 100.05 (1.73 PCT)
Non-competitive Tender Results (for applications submitted through Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited)
Amount applied : 0
Amount allotted : 0
Allotment Price (yield) : Nil
Ends/Thursday, February 19, 2009
Issued at HKT 12:46
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