Iberdrola decreases its ownership interest in the share capital of EDP
On February 10th, 2014, Iberdrola Energía, S.A. ("Iberdrola") notified EDP regarding the sale in the NYSE Euronext Lisbon market of 160,000 shares, corresponding to 0.004% of the share capital of EDP. As of today, and following sales carried out since December 31st, 2013 (including the aforementioned sale), Iberdrola holds 182,674,782 shares, correspondent to 4.996% of EDP's share capital and voting rights.
Pursuant to the terms and for the purposes of article 16 and 20 of the Portuguese Securities Code and article 2 of the Portuguese Securities Commission Regulation no. 5/2008, EDP - Energias de Portugal SA ("EDP") has provided the following information to the market:
On February 10th, 2014, Iberdrola Energía, S.A. ("Iberdrola") notified EDP regarding the sale in the NYSE Euronext Lisbon market of 160,000 shares, corresponding to 0.004% of the share capital of EDP. As of today, and following sales carried out since December 31st, 2013 (including the aforementioned sale), Iberdrola holds 182,674,782 shares, correspondent to 4.996% of EDP's share capital and voting rights.
As a result of this transaction, Iberdrola decreased its position from 6.66% to 4.996% of EDP share capital.
Additionally, Iberdrola has contracted financial derivatives for the sale of EDP shares representing approximately 2.9% of EDP's share capital. The last due date of these derivatives will take place on May 7, 2014.
Accordingly, at the due date of the last aforementioned derivatives, the participation of Iberdrola in the share capital of EDP will be around 2.1%.
EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A.