Tender date : 24 April 2001 Paper on offer : EF Bills Issue number : Q117 Issue date : 25 April 2001 Maturity date : 25 July 2001 Amount applied : HK$18,100 MN Amount allotted : HK$3,740 MN Average yield accepted : 4.06 PCT Highest yield accepted : 4.06 PCT Pro rata ratio : About 42 PCT Average tender yield : 4.08 PCT End/Tuesday, April 24, 2001 NNNN