**NEW MALTA GOVERNMENT STOCK ISSUES – 5.7% & 5.1**

The Malta Government announced the issue of two new stocks, namely the:

5.7% MGS 2012 (iii) Fungible Issue with a premium of Lm105.95 per Lm100 nominal

5.1% MGS 2014 (iii) Fungible Issue with a premium of Lm103.64 per Lm100 nominal

The stocks will open on 23rd April and close on 26th April.

The Prospectus and Application Form for both issues have been attached for your perusal.

Please call our offices on 21224410 for further details.