The Czech market closed down dragged by big caps CEZ and Erste Bank. Total volume traded was above the long-term averages and CEZ, most active listing, formed more than 50% of total daily turnover. CEZ headed lower in contrast to other EU utilities as board members decided to exercise most of their stock options. Ongoing selling pressure on Erste mirroring Vienna trading. Telefonica O2 CR was the only mane in green numbers on the back of international buying appetite. Real estate stocks were hammered again. Orco managed to erase some of its intraday losses as buyers stepped in at CZK 1,900 support levels.