Qatar notifies Qualifying Holding in EDP
Thursday 25, August 2011
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On August 24, 2011, Qatar Holding LLC notified EDP that it has acquired a qualifying holding, in accordance with article 20 of the Portuguese Securities Code, represented by 73,800,000 ordinary shares of EDP, which corresponds to 2.018% of EDP's share capital and 2.018% of the respective voting rights.
Lisbon, August 25th 2011: On August 24, 2011, Qatar Holding LLC ("Qatar") notified EDP that it has acquired a qualifying holding, in accordance with article 20 of the Portuguese Securities Code, represented by 73,800,000 ordinary shares of EDP, which corresponds to 2.018% of EDP's share capital and 2.018% of the respective voting rights. The qualifying holding resulted from the acquisition of 1,800,000 ordinary shares on August 18, 2011, with settlement date on August 23, 2011. The shares were purchased off exchange.
EDP was also informed that Qatar Holding LLC is wholly-owned by Qatar Investment Authority, meaning that the latter holds indirectly the specified shares.
EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A.
EDP was also informed that Qatar Holding LLC is wholly-owned by Qatar Investment Authority, meaning that the latter holds indirectly the specified shares.
EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A.
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