Tender of 5-year Government Bonds under Institutional Bond Issuance Programme to be held on May 17, 2017
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced today (May 8) that a tender of 5-year Government Bonds (Bonds) under the Institutional Bond Issuance Programme will be held on May 17, 2017 (Wednesday) for settlement on May 18, 2017 (Thursday).

     A total of HK$2.5 billion 5-year Bonds will be tendered. The Bonds will mature on May 18, 2022 and will carry interest at the rate of 1.16% per annum payable semi-annually in arrears.

     Under the Institutional Bond Issuance Programme, tender is open only to Recognized Dealers which are appointed as Primary Dealers. Anyone wishing to apply for the Bonds on offer can do so through any of the Primary Dealers on the current published list, which can be obtained from the Government Bond Programme's website at www.hkgb.gov.hk. Each tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof.

     Tender results will be published on the HKMA's website, Government Bond Programme's website, the Reuters screen (HKGBINDEX), and Bloomberg (GBHK <GO>) not later than 3pm on the tender day.

HKSAR Government Institutional Bond Issuance Programme tender information
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     Tender information of 5-year Government Bonds under the Institutional Bond Issuance Programme:
 
Issue Number
 
:
 
05GB2205
 
Stock code
 
:
 
4234 (HKGB 1.16 2205)
 
Tender Date and Time
 
:

 
May 17, 2017 (Wednesday)
9.30am to 10.30am
 
Issue and Settlement Date
 
:

 
May 18, 2017 (Thursday)

 
Amount on Offer
 
:
 
HK$2.5 billion
 
Maturity              
 
:
 
Five years
 
Maturity Date
 
:
 
May 18, 2022
 
Interest Rate
 
:
 
1.16% p.a., payable semi-annually in arrears
 
Interest Payment Dates








 
:









 
November 20,  2017
May 18, 2018
November 19, 2018
May 20, 2019
November 18, 2019
May 18, 2020
November 18, 2020
May 18, 2021
November 18, 2021
May 18, 2022
 
Method of Tender
 
:
 
Competitive tender
 
Tender Amount




 
:




 
Each competitive tender must be for an amount of HK$50,000 or integral multiples thereof. Any tender applications for the Bonds must be submitted through a Primary Dealer on the current published list.
 
Other details



 
:



 
Please see Information Memorandum available on the Government Bond Programme's website at www.hkgb.gov.hk or approach Primary Dealers.
 
Expected commencement date of dealing on
the Stock Exchange
of Hong Kong Limited
:





 
May 19, 2017





 
 
     Price/Yield Table of the new Government Bonds at tender for reference* only:
 
Yield-to-Maturity Price Yield-to-Maturity Price
0.160 104.98 1.160 100.02
0.210 104.72 1.210 99.78
0.260 104.47 1.260 99.54
0.310 104.22 1.310 99.30
0.360 103.96 1.360 99.06
0.410 103.71 1.410 98.82
0.460 103.46 1.460 98.58
0.510 103.21 1.510 98.35
0.560 102.96 1.560 98.11
0.610 102.71 1.610 97.88
0.660 102.46 1.660 97.64
0.710 102.21 1.710 97.41
0.760 101.97 1.760 97.18
0.810 101.72 1.810 96.94
0.860 101.47 1.860 96.71
0.910 101.23 1.910 96.48
0.960 100.99 1.960 96.25
1.010 100.74 2.010 96.02
1.060 100.50 2.060 95.79
1.110 100.26 2.110 95.57
1.160 100.02 2.160 95.34
 
* Disclaimer

     The information provided here is for reference only. Although extreme care has been taken to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date, the HKMA does not warrant that all, or any part of, the information provided is accurate in all respects. You are encouraged to conduct your own enquiries to verify any particular piece of information provided on it. The HKMA shall not be liable for any loss or damage suffered as a result of any use or reliance on any of the information provided here.

Ends/Monday, May 8, 2017
Issued at HKT 17:25

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