Jorge Guimarães's questions to EDP ENERGIAS DE PORTUGAL (EDPFY) leadership • Q1 2025
Question
Jorge Guimarães from JB Capital asked about the potential remuneration for equipping more thermal plants in Portugal with 'Black Start' capabilities. He also inquired about the impact on the gross margin of the Portuguese distribution business from the proposed CapEx plan.
Answer
CEO Miguel Stilwell de Andrade clarified that remuneration for Black Start capability is not material, estimating it in the low single-digit millions. Regarding the distribution gross margin, he did not provide a specific figure but noted the increased investment would drive mid-single-digit growth in the Regulated Asset Base (RAB), from which margin impact could be inferred.