CEZ: The Romanian Government plans to gain EUR 500m for the privatisation of the power distributor Electrica Muntenia Sud. CEZ is among 10 bidders for the State’s 50% stake, with an option for an additional 17.5% in the form of newly issued shares. The deadline is set at 31 January 2006, and five short-listed companies will be announced afterwards. The winner should be known by the end of the May 2006.