FREDDIE MAC SELLS $1.5 BLN EACH OF 3- AND 6-MONTH BILLS

(The following is a reformatted version of a press release issued by Freddie Mac and received via e-mail. The release was confirmed by the sender.)

Freddie Mac Reference Bills Auction Announcement

February 19, 2013

3-Month(89) 6-Month(180) Auction Date Tuesday Tuesday

02/19/2013 02/19/2013 Auction Open 8:30 AM ET 8:30 AM ET Auction Close 9:45 AM ET 9:45 AM ET Settlement Date 02/20/2013 02/20/2013 Maturity Date 05/20/2013 08/19/2013 CUSIP 313397FV8 313397KQ3 Existing Size $ 1,537,001K $ 2,000K Offering Amount $ 1,500,000K $ 1,500,000K Non-Comp Amount $ 300,000K $ 300,000K Stop Rate 0.129 0.145 % @ Stop Rate 69.231 25.000 Price 99.968108333 99.927500000 MM Yield 0.129 0.145 Comp Amt $ 1,500,002K $ 1,500,000K Non-Comp Amt $ 0K $ 0K Total Awarded $ 1,500,002K $ 1,500,000K Bid Cover Ratio 4.29 4.42

(sgp) NY

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