NEW YORK, October 13, 2009 — BNY Mellon, the global leader in asset management and securities servicing, has been selected by Eletropaulo Metropolitana Eletricidade de Sao Paulo S.A. (AES Eletropaulo) as the successor depositary bank for its Global depositary receipt (GDR) programs. Each AES Eletropaulo GDR represents one preferred class "B" share. AES Eletropaulo's preferred class "B" shares trade on the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange (BOVESPA) under the symbol "ELPL6."

The AES Eletropaulo GDRs and equity shares have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the U.S., absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements.

AES Eletropaulo, a subsidiary of the AES Corporation, is engaged in the distribution of electrical energy for part of the State of Sao Paulo. The company services 24 municipalities in the state of Sao Paulo, located in the greater metropolitan area of the Sao Paulo state.

"We have selected BNY Mellon as depositary for its commitment to the Brazilian market and its recognized leadership and expertise," said Britaldo Soares, CEO of AES Eletropaulo. "We are confident BNY Mellon has the excellent resources to help us effectively service our investors."

"As the leading depositary bank, we look forward to supporting another member of the AES Corporation as they seek to increase their international profile in the years ahead," said Michael Cole-Fontayn, chief executive officer of BNY Mellon's Depositary Receipts business. "BNY Mellon is honored to be the depositary bank for a number of distinguished companies of the AES Corporation."

BNY Mellon acts as depositary for more than 2,100 American and global depositary receipt programs, acting in partnership with leading companies from 67 countries. With an unrivalled commitment to helping securities issuers succeed in the world's rapidly evolving financial markets, the Company delivers the industry's most comprehensive suite of integrated depositary receipt, corporate trust and stock transfer services. Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com/dr.

BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). BNY Mellon is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $20.7 trillion in assets under custody and administration, $926 billion in assets under management, services $11.8 trillion in outstanding debt, and processes global payments averaging $1.8 trillion per day. Additional information is available at bnymellon.com.

This release is for informational purposes only. BNY Mellon provides no advice nor recommendation or endorsement with respect to any company or securities. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Depositary Receipts: Not FDIC, State or Federal Agency Insured; May Lose Value; No Bank, State or Federal Agency Guarantee.