MATERIAL INFORMATION

Porto | July 28, 2011

Soares da Costa Group informs on changes on Executive Committee

Grupo Soares da Costa, SGPS, S.A. informs that Pedro Almeida Gonçalves has presented today his resignation as a member of the board of directors of the company, and consequently, as Chief Executive Officer, also proposing this resignation to be effective from August 30, 2011 (exclusive) onwards.

The board of directors, in an extraordinary meeting held today, taking into consideration the necessary transition period, which should be coordinated and preserve the Group’s efficient operational management, has deliberated the following:

a) To accept the letter of resignation of Pedro Almeida Gonçalves to be effective from August 30, 2011 (exclusive) onwards;

b) To appoint as Chief Executive Officer, António Castro Henriques, already member of the board of directors, with effect from the date of termination of service as member of the board of Pedro Almeida Gonçalves.

Grupo Soares da Costa, S.G.P.S., S.A

GRUPO SOARES DA COSTA SGPS SA

Public Company

Head Office: Rua de Santos Pousada, 220

4000-478 Porto

Share Capital € 160.000.000

Commercial Registry Office of Porto: corporate body

and register nr. 500 265 763

www.soaresdacosta.pt

Representative for Market Relations

António Frada

T: +351 22 834 22 43

Investor Relations

Rita Carles

T: + 351 21 791 3236 | + 351 22 834 2217 rita.carles@soaresdacosta.pt