On May 27th, 2019, the Ministry of Finance has successfully completed SME D Bank bond auction with government guarantee through the electronic bidding (e-Bidding) platform for the first time. The bond issued was the SME231A in the amount of 3,000 million baht at 2.125% p.a. The auction of SME231A was well received by investors. Multiple investors participated resulting in a bid coverage ratio (BCR) of 4.6 and tight range of accepted yield between 2.010%-2.017% p.a. The Ministry of Finance would like to thank all investors that have participated in the auction. In terms of the SME231A re-opening schedule in the fourth quarter of FY2019, The Public Debt Management Office will announce later on.
Regarding the next e-Bidding on June 17th, 2019, which will be an issuance of the SME252A in the amount not exceeding 5,000 million baht, the Ministry of Finance would like to invite all to join and hope to receive the support in this auction. The investors can follow quarterly SME D Bank bond issuance schedule via www.pdmo.go.th. For any further inquiries please contact 0 2265 5080 ext. 5405.
Public Debt Management Office
0 2265 5080 ext. 5405.
Source: Ministry of Finance