Government of Malta - New MGS Issues

On 28 January, the Treasury announced the issue of 2 new Malta Government Stocks for a total aggregate amount of €120 million with an over-allotment option of a further €80 million.

The 2 new stocks are:

(i) 4.25% MGS 2017 (III) at a price to be determined on Wednesday 9 February.

(ii) 5.25% MGS 2030 (I) (Fungible Issue) at a price to be determined on Wednesday 9 February.

The General Public has the possibility of applying for these stocks in multiples of a €100 and up to a maximum of €100,000 (nominal) per application. For applications in excess of €100,000 (nominal), a tendering process applies. Subscriptions open on Monday 14 February and close on Wednesday 16 February for the General Public while tenders in the form of sealed bids will be accepted until noon on Friday 18 February.

Further information is available in the Prospectus dated 28 January 2011 issued by the Government of Malta. Prices will be announced on our website on Wednesday 9 February 2011 and investors interested in applying in any of the Malta Government Stock issues are kindly requested to complete an Authorisation to Apply Form. For any clarifications, please send an email to trading@rizzofarrugia.com or contact us on +356 2258 3000.