Application has been made to the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong for the listing of and permission to deal in the US$275 million 3.5% instruments due 2016 issued under the Programme for the Issuance of Debt Instruments (to be consolidated and form a single series with the US$500 million 3.5% instruments due 2016 issued on 2 November 2011) by way of issuance to professional investors only, SHKP (HKG:0016) announced.

The listing of the instruments is expected to become effective on 6 February 2012.