Tender of 20-year Government Bonds under Institutional Bond Issuance Programme to be held on May 25
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The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced today (May 16) that a tender of 20-year Government Bonds (Bonds) under the Institutional Bond Issuance Programme will be held on May 25 (Wednesday), for settlement on May 26 (Thursday).
A total of HK$0.5 billion 20-year Bonds will be tendered. The Bonds will mature on May 26, 2042 and will carry interest at the rate of 3.30 per cent 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, the Government Bond Programme's website, the Refinitiv 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 20-year Government Bonds under the Institutional Bond Issuance Programme:
| Issue Number | : | 20GB4205 |
| Stock Code | : | 4255 (HKGB 3.30 4205) |
| Tender Date and Time | : | May 25, 2022 (Wednesday) 9.30am to 10.30am |
| Issue and Settlement Date for Tender Amount | : | May 26, 2022 (Thursday) |
| Amount on Offer | : | HK$0.5 billion |
| Maturity | : | 20 years |
| Maturity Date | : | May 26, 2042 |
| Interest Rate | : | 3.30% p.a. payable semi-annually in arrears |
| Interest Payment Dates | : | November 28, 2022 May 29, 2023 November 27, 2023 May 27, 2024 November 26, 2024 May 26, 2025 November 26, 2025 May 26, 2026 November 26, 2026 May 26, 2027 November 26, 2027 May 26, 2028 November 27, 2028 May 28, 2029 November 26, 2029 May 27, 2030 November 26, 2030 May 26, 2031 November 26, 2031 May 26, 2032 November 26, 2032 May 26, 2033 November 28, 2033 May 26, 2034 November 27, 2034 May 28, 2035 November 26, 2035 May 26, 2036 November 26, 2036 May 26, 2037 November 26, 2037 May 26, 2038 November 26, 2038 May 26, 2039 November 28, 2039 May 28, 2040 November 26, 2040 May 27, 2041 November 26, 2041 May 26, 2042 |
| 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 27, 2022 |
Price/Yield Table of the Government Bonds at tender for reference* only:
| Yield-to-Maturity | Price | Yield-to-Maturity | Price |
| 2.300 | 116.19 | 3.300 | 100.39 |
| 2.350 | 115.33 | 3.350 | 99.67 |
| 2.400 | 114.47 | 3.400 | 98.96 |
| 2.450 | 113.63 | 3.450 | 98.26 |
| 2.500 | 112.79 | 3.500 | 97.56 |
| 2.550 | 111.96 | 3.550 | 96.87 |
| 2.600 | 111.14 | 3.600 | 96.19 |
| 2.650 | 110.32 | 3.650 | 95.51 |
| 2.700 | 109.52 | 3.700 | 94.84 |
| 2.750 | 108.72 | 3.750 | 94.17 |
| 2.800 | 107.93 | 3.800 | 93.51 |
| 2.850 | 107.14 | 3.850 | 92.86 |
| 2.900 | 106.36 | 3.900 | 92.21 |
| 2.950 | 105.59 | 3.950 | 91.57 |
| 3.000 | 104.83 | 4.000 | 90.93 |
| 3.050 | 104.07 | 4.050 | 90.30 |
| 3.100 | 103.32 | 4.100 | 89.67 |
| 3.150 | 102.58 | 4.150 | 89.05 |
| 3.200 | 101.84 | 4.200 | 88.44 |
| 3.250 | 101.11 | 4.250 | 87.83 |
| 3.300 | 100.39 | 4.300 | 87.23 |
*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 16, 2022
Issued at HKT 17:20
Issued at HKT 17:20
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