HCMA0104: Notice of bond interest payment 2009

HOSE announces the record date for the first installment of bond interest 2009 as follows:

* Bond name:  HIFU Bond Issue No.02/2004

* Stock symbol:    HCMA0104

* Bond type:    Municipal bond

* Face value:    VND100,000

* Interest rate:     4.26%/6 months

* Ex-right date:     February 03, 2009

* Record date:    February 03, 2009

* Interest payment date:   February 19, 2009 

Vietnam Securities Depository – HCMC Branch will suspend depository activities for HCM_0204 on February 02, 03 & 04, 2009.

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