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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : February 21, 2013
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 15Y2802
Issue date : February 22, 2013
Maturity date : February 22, 2028
Coupon : 1.49%
Competitive tender result
Amount applied : HK$1,510 MN
Amount allotted : HK$600 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 98.93 (1.58 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 98.75 (1.59 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 90%
Average tender price (yield) : 98.35 (1.62 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 21, 2013
Issued at HKT 12:09
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