Under the Euro Medium Term Note Programme ... - Finance - EDF

Summary
contingencies which may or may not occur, potential investors
should be aware that the risks involved with investing in the Notes
may lead to a volatility and/or decrease in the market value of the
relevant Tranche whereby the market value falls short of the
expectations (financial or otherwise) of an investor upon making an
investment in such Notes.
However, each prospective investor of Notes must determine, based
on its own independent review and such professional advice as it
deems appropriate under the circumstances, that its acquisition of
the Notes is fully consistent with its financial needs, objectives and
condition, complies and is fully consistent with all investment
policies, guidelines and restrictions applicable to it and is a fit,
proper and suitable investment for it, notwithstanding the clear and
substantial risks inherent in investing in or holding the Notes.
These risks include:
risk relating to potential conflicts of interest between the
Issuer, the Dealers, their respective affiliates and the
Holders of the Notes
risks related to legality of purchase
The acquisition of the Notes may be restricted by the laws of
the jurisdiction of the Holder of the Notes, and may be subject
to regulation by local authorities.
risk of modification, waivers or substitutions, of the
conditions of the Notes by a General Meeting of Holders of
the Notes binding all Holders of the Notes including those
who did not attend or who voted in a manner contrary to the
majority
risks related to taxation
Potential purchasers and sellers of the Notes should be aware
that they may be required to pay taxes or other charges or
duties in accordance with the law and practices of the country
where the Notes are transferred or where any other action is
taken in relation to the Notes.
risks related to the EU Savings Directive
Directive 2003/48/EC relating to the taxation of savings income
provides that during a transitional period, certain Member
States will withhold an amount on interest payments in respect
of the taxation of that income.
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