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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : August 15, 2012
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 02Y1408
Issue date : August 16, 2012
Maturity date : August 18, 2014
Coupon : 0.17%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$6,990 MN
Amount allotted : HK$1,200 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 99.94 (0.20 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 99.93 (0.21 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 90%
Average tender price (yield) : 99.86 (0.24 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/Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Issued at HKT 12:08
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