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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : February 19, 2008
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 15Y2302
Issue date : February 20, 2008
Maturity date : February 20, 2023
Coupon : 2.71%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$950 MN
Amount allotted : HK$600 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 94.32 (3.22 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 93.70 (3.27 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 50%
Average tender price (yield) : 93.87 (3.26 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 19, 2008
Issued at HKT 12:40
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