The telecommunications operator NOS is controlled by ZOPT, whose shareholders are Isabel dos Santos and Sonae.
In a press release, the group states that "in view of the news published in recent days in several media under the name 'Luanda Leaks', Sonae hereby announces that it is following the situation with attention and concern, especially given the allusions made to several non-executive members of the Board of Directors of its subsidiary NOS".
The group led by Cláudia Azevedo explains that "in this context, it has already been ensured that the competent bodies of the company are assessing the situation rigorously and with a sense of urgency".
Sonae pointed that NOS, led by Miguel Almeida, "has always been guided by demanding corporate governance rules, which have been strictly followed and will continue to be so".
The group that owns the Continente hypermarket chain adds that "this situation in no way alters the total confidence that Sonae has in the company and in its management team", pointing out that "NOS is a leading European telecommunications operator and one of the largest Portuguese companies, with responsibility towards thousands of employees, customers and partners".
Therefore, "Sonae will do everything in its power to ensure that the company has the necessary stability to continue to serve its various stakeholders and generate value for the Portuguese economy", the group concludes.
