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The following is issued on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority:
Tender date : August 21, 2013
Paper on offer : EF Notes
Issue number : 15Y2808
Issue date : August 22, 2013
Maturity date : August 22, 2028
Coupon : 2.49%
Competitive Tender Result
Amount applied : HK$4,187 MN
Amount allotted : HK$599.6 MN
Average price accepted (yield) : 97.38 (2.72 PCT)
Lowest price accepted (yield) : 97.12 (2.74 PCT)
Pro rata ratio : About 7%
Average tender price (yield) : 96.77 (2.77 PCT)
Non-competitive Tender Results (for applications submitted through Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited)
Amount applied : 0.4 MN
Amount allotted : 0.4 MN
Allotment Price (yield) : 97.12 (2.74%)
Ends/Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Issued at HKT 16:09
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