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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : February 23, 2012
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 15Y2702
Issue date : February 24, 2012
Maturity date : February 24, 2027
Coupon : 1.51%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$2,655 MN
Amount allotted : HK$600 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 100.72 (1.46 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 100.62 (1.47 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 48%
Average tender price (yield) : 100.12 (1.51 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 23, 2012
Issued at HKT 12:38
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