Mota-Engil Says Its CEO Faces Defamation Suit by Muddy Waters

Mota-Engil SGPS SA disclosed that short-seller Muddy Waters has filed a civil defamation lawsuit in the US against the construction company and its CEO. The legal action follows what appears to be a dispute stemming from Muddy Waters' short-selling activities and related public statements. The case adds legal uncertainty to the company's profile.