CP4A4203: Notice of delisting government bond

HOSE announces the details of delisting the following government bond:

* Issuer: MOF - State Treasury

* Bond name: Government Bond Issue No. 42/2003 - issued through underwriting

* Bond symbol:    CP4A4203

* Bond type:                    government bond

* Face value:                    VND100,000

* Term:                            5 years

* Issuing date:                  October 30, 2003

* Interest rate:      8.40%/year

* Interest payment method: made annually and at a fixed coupon rate

* Reason of delisting: The bond is nearing maturity.

* Ex-right date:     September 22, 2008

* Record date to receive principal and interest: September 22, 2008          

* Delisting date:   September 23, 2008

(Trading will be stopped on the delisting date.)

* Payment date:               October 30, 2008

Vietnam Securities Depository – HCMC Branch will suspend depository activities for CP4A4203 on September 19, 22 & 23, 2008.  

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