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in case ppl dont know what they are:

Issue type: Perpetual Floating Rate Notes (National Income Securities - NIS).
Country: Australia
Issue currency: AUD
Number on issue: 20 million (as per prospectus dated 10 May 1999)
Face value: $100 per Stapled Security.
Maturity date: Perpetual unless redeemed by the issuer.
Redemption details: NAB may redeem for $100 face value any time after fifth anniversary (June 2004) upon giving 30 days notice to holders or earlier in certain circumstances.
Interest rate: Floating interest rate of 1.25% over 90 day bank bill rate reset quarterly in advance and payable quarterly in arrears.

From issue to 15 May 2000 the interest rate will not be less than 6% p.a.
Interest payment dates: 15 February, 15 May, 15 August, 15 November.

If such a date is not a business day, then the next Business day.
Books close Date (Record Date): The Record Date is at the close of business 11 business days prior to the Interest Payment Date.

The securities are marked 'ex-interest' for SEATS trading purposes on the open of business 4 days prior to the Record Date. These dates can be subject to change, and consequently should be confirmed by contacting your broker, the Issuer or the Issuer's registrar.
Status: NIS is a stapled security comprising:
fully paid debt security of $100; and
an unpaid preference share.

Winding up: In case of winding up NIS convert to fully paid preference shares. They will rank behind deposit liabilities, creditors and other liabilities but ahead of ordinary shareholders.
Voting Rights: Under limited circumstances.
Further Details: Please refer to full prospectus dated 25 August 1999.