The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:

     The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), as representative of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSAR Government), announced today (December 30) that a tender of 15-year Government Bonds (Bonds) under the Institutional Bond Issuance Programme will be held on January 11, 2023 (Wednesday), for settlement on January 12, 2023 (Thursday).

     A total of HK$1.0 billion 15-year Bonds will be tendered. The Bonds will mature on January 12, 2038, and will carry interest at the rate of 3.74 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 Hong Kong Government Bonds 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 Hong Kong Government Bonds 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 15-year Government Bonds under the Institutional Bond Issuance Programme:
 

Issue Number	:	15GB3801
Stock code	:	4258 (HKGB 3.74 3801)
Tender Date and Time	:	January 11, 2023 (Wednesday) 9.30am to 10.30am
Issue and Settlement Date for tender amount	:	January 12, 2023 (Thursday)
Amount on Offer	:	HK$1.0 billion
Maturity	:	15 years
Maturity Date	:	January 12, 2038
Interest Rate	:	3.74% p.a. payable semi-annually in arrears
Interest Payment Dates	:	July 12, 2023 January 12, 2024 July 12, 2024 January 13, 2025 July 14, 2025 January 12, 2026 July 13, 2026 January 12, 2027 July 12, 2027 January 12, 2028 July 12, 2028 January 12, 2029 July 12, 2029 January 14, 2030 July 12, 2030 January 13, 2031 July 14, 2031 January 12, 2032 July 12, 2032 January 12, 2033 July 12, 2033 January 12, 2034 July 12, 2034 January 12, 2035 July 12, 2035 January 14, 2036 July 14, 2036 January 12, 2037 July 13, 2037 January 12, 2038
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 Hong Kong Government Bonds website at www.hkgb.gov.hk or approach Primary Dealers.
Expected commencement date of dealing on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited	:	January 13, 2023

 
Price/Yield Table of the Government Bonds at tender for reference* only:
 

Yield-to-Maturity	Price	Yield-to-Maturity	Price
2.740	112.48	3.740	100.39
2.790	111.83	3.790	99.83
2.840	111.19	3.840	99.28
2.890	110.55	3.890	98.72
2.940	109.92	3.940	98.17
2.990	109.29	3.990	97.63
3.040	108.67	4.040	97.09
3.090	108.05	4.090	96.55
3.140	107.44	4.140	96.02
3.190	106.82	4.190	95.49
3.240	106.22	4.240	94.96
3.290	105.62	4.290	94.44
3.340	105.02	4.340	93.92
3.390	104.43	4.390	93.41
3.440	103.84	4.440	92.89
3.490	103.25	4.490	92.39
3.540	102.67	4.540	91.88
3.590	102.10	4.590	91.38
3.640	101.52	4.640	90.88
3.690	100.96	4.690	90.39
3.740	100.39	4.740	89.90

 
* 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/Friday, December 30, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:30

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