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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : February 23, 2010
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 15Y2502
Issue date : February 24, 2010
Maturity date : February 24, 2025
Coupon : 2.95%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$4,235 MN
Amount allotted : HK$600 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 100.18 (2.96 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 100.11 (2.96 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 20%
Average tender price (yield) : 99.55 (3.01 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/Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Issued at HKT 15:17
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