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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : February 24, 2011
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 15Y2602
Issue date : February 25, 2011
Maturity date : February 25, 2026
Coupon : 3.32%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$1,790 MN
Amount allotted : HK$600 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 103.97 (3.01 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 103.91 (3.02 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 56%
Average tender price (yield) : 103.56 (3.05 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 24, 2011
Issued at HKT 18:09
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