Pursuant to the terms and for the purposes of article 248 of the Portuguese Securities code, EDP - Energias de Portugal SA ("EDP") is providing the following information to the market:

Today, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services ("S&P") affirmed its "BB+" long-term and "B' short-term corporate credit ratings on EDP. The outlook is positive.

This affirmation reflects S&P's view that country risk in Portugal and Spain has improved on the back of better economic conditions. S&P considers that these improving economic prospects have strengthened EDP's credit fundamentals and continues to see potential for the company's credit metrics to strengthen to levels they consider commensurate with a higher rating.


EDP – Energias de Portugal, S.A.