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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : August 19, 2009
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 15Y2408
Issue date : August 20, 2009
Maturity date : August 20, 2024
Coupon : 2.60%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$3,520 MN
Amount allotted : HK$600 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 102.06 (2.45 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 101.95 (2.46 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 10%
Average tender price (yield) : 101.46 (2.50 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/Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Issued at HKT 12:56
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