CP1_0403: Notice of delisting government bond

HOSE announces the details of delisting the following government bond:

* Issuer: MOF - State Treasury

* Address: 15 Tran Khanh Du, Hoan Kiem Dist, Ha Noi city

* Tel: 04.8242243                               Fax: 04.9331294

* Bond name: Government Bond Issue No.04/2003

* Bond symbol:    CP1_0403

* Bond type:  government bond

* Face value:  VND100,000

* Term:   5 years

* Issuing date:  October 7, 2003

* Interest rate:  8.35%/year

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

* Reason of delisting: The bond is nearing maturity.

* Ex-right date:     October 13, 2008        

* Record date to receive principal and interest: October 13, 2008   

* Delisting date:   October 14, 2008

(Trading will be stopped on the delisting date.)

* Payment date:   November 7, 2008

Vietnam Securities Depository – HCMC Branch will suspend depository activities for CP1_0403 on October 10, 13 & 14, 2008.          

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