Portugal Telecom announces that its Board of Directors, in accordance with the dividend policy made public on 3 November 2010, has approved today making an advance payment on the profits of the 2011 financial year. The gross amount of Euro 0.215 per share will be paid on 4 January 2012, and will be subject to the applicable rules and withholding tax rates. Tax status must be confirmed by shareholders at the financial institution in which the respective shares are registered.
The ex-rights date is 30 December 2011, and the record date is 3 January 2012.
Payment will be made through the Securities Clearing House pursuant to the terms of article 53 of Regulation no. 3/2000 and Circular no. 1/2000 of Interbolsa.