DONG Energy prolongs ratings from Fitch

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31.05.2012 17:38

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The rating agency Fitch decided to withdraw its unsolicited ratings on DONG
Energy's debt instruments on 29 May 2012. DONG Energy has today decided to
temporarily prolong the ratings from Fitch. The Fitch ratings on issued debt
instruments will be withdrawn on 30 November 2012. 



DONG Energy A/S has a 'BBB+' rating with stable outlook from Fitch. The senior
unsecured bonds issued by DONG Energy A/S are rated 'BBB+' and the hybrid
securities issued by DONG Energy A/S are rated 'BBB-'. All with stable outlook. 


DONG Energy will continue to be rated by Standard & Poor's and Moody's.


The information provided in this announcement does not change DONG Energy's
previous financial guidance for the 2012 financial year or the announced
expected investment level. 


For further information, contact:


Media Relations
Helene Aagaard
+45 9955 9330


Investor Relations
Morten Hultberg Buchgreitz
+45 9955 9750



DONG Energy is one of the leading energy groups in Northern Europe. We are
headquartered in Denmark. Our business is based on procuring, producing,
distributing and trading in energy and related products in Northern Europe. We
have approximately 6,400 employees and generated DKK 57 billion (EUR 7.6
billion) in revenue in 2011. For further information, see www.dongenergy.com

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Language:           English
Company:            DONG Energy A/S
                    
                     
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ISIN:               XS0253170335
Category Code:      MSC
LSE Ticker:         65XG
Sequence Number:    1107
Time of Receipt:    May 31, 2012 17:38:00
 
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