OREANDA-NEWS. Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA) informs all holders of PDVSA bonds maturing April 2017, 2027 and 2037 that according to the preset conditions in the papers issued on April 12, 2007, and given that the issuing of these bonds is ruled by international laws and that October 14 was an international holiday, that the payment of interests was conducted since yesterday, Tuesday, October 15, 2013, corresponding to the semester which ends October 2013.

In that regard, all holders of PDVSA bonds 2017, 2027 and 2037 should go to the custodian bank or the institution where they acquired such bonds to learn about the status and form of payment.

PDVSA has made available the phone numbers (+58 212) 708-5727 and 708-3064 to clarify any doubts and support bondholders in the collection of their profit.

Thus, PDVSA honors the commitment acquired with the people and all the investors of the bonds issued by the Company. This confirms the financial strength of the main industry of all Venezuelans.