Tender date : 9 February 2001 Paper on offer : EF Bills Issue number : Q462 Issue date : 12 February 2001 Maturity date : 14 March 2001 Amount applied : HK$9,160 MN Amount allotted : HK$800 MN Average yield accepted : 5.06 PCT Highest yield accepted : 5.08 PCT Pro rata ratio : About 83 PCT Average tender yield : 5.12 PCT End/Friday, February 9, 2001 NNNN