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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : May 14, 2010
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 02Y1205
Issue date : May 17, 2010
Maturity date : May 17, 2012
Coupon : 0.72%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$11,720 MN
Amount allotted : HK$1,200 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 100.21 (0.62 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 100.20 (0.62 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 17%
Average tender price (yield) : 100.15 (0.65 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, May 14, 2010
Issued at HKT 12:31
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