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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : February 16, 2012
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 02Y1402
Issue date : February 17, 2012
Maturity date : February 17, 2014
Coupon : 0.26%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$5,880 MN
Amount allotted : HK$1,200 MN
Average price accepted (yield): 99.99 (0.27 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 99.97 (0.28 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 27%
Average tender price (yield) : 99.94 (0.29 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 16, 2012
Issued at HKT 14:19
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