Banking & Finance
CBO to launch 49th issue of government development bonds by auction
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced the new issue of Government development bonds. The size of the new issue is fixed at RO 100 million with a maturity period of 7 years and will carry a coupon rate of 5% p.a.
The Central Bank of Oman (CBO) has announced the new issue of Government development bonds. The size of the new issue is fixed at RO 100 million with a maturity period of 7 years and will carry a coupon rate of 5% p.a.
The issue will be open for subscription from April 3rd to 14th, 2016 while the auction will be held on Tuesday, April 10th, 2016. The issue settlement date will be on Monday April 25th, 2016. Interest on the new bonds will be paid semiannually on October 25th and April 25th every year until maturity date on April 25th, 2023.
Investors may apply for these Bonds through the competitive bidden process only. Investors may submit bids through commercial licensed banks operating in the Sultanate. Investors with applications of RO 1 million and above can, if they so wish submit their bids directly to COO after getting them endorsed from their banks. Prospectus and application forms can be obtained from any commercial licensed bank operating in the Sultanate.
The Bonds are direct and unconditional obligations of the Government of Sultanate. The Bonds can be used as collateral to obtain loans from any local commercial licensed bank.
The Bonds can also be traded at prevailing market rates through the Muscat Securities Market (MSM).
The details of the Bonds allotted will be recorded in the register maintained by Muscat Clearing and Depositary Company. Investors must provide the same bank account details registered with MCD in order to ensure the smooth processing of their bids and the receipt of the coupon payments and principal amount on their scheduled dates.
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