Tender date : 8 August 2001 Paper on offer : HKMC Bills Issue number : S008 Issue date : 9 August 2001 Maturity date : 8 August 2002 Amount applied : HK$7,230 MN Amount allotted : HK$1,000 MN Average yield accepted : 3.70 PCT Highest yield accepted : 3.71 PCT Pro rata ratio : About 32 PCT Average tender yield : 3.76 PCT End/Wednesday, August 8, 2001 NNNN