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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : August 24, 2012
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 15Y2708
Issue date : August 27, 2012
Maturity date : August 27, 2027
Coupon : 0.80%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$1,760 MN
Amount allotted : HK$600 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 100.35 (0.78 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 100.01 (0.80 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : 50%
Average tender price (yield) : 99.68 (0.82 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/Friday, August 24, 2012
Issued at HKT 16:30
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