Today, the National Property Fund (NPF) asked potential investors to express their preliminary interest by September 10. MFDnes informs that due diligence should take place in October and November, with binding bids to be submitted in December. Time constraints, the possible obligatory purchase of shares from minority shareholders, and Temelin related uncertainties are mentioned as most important factors that could complicate the process.
Separately, Czech Press Agency quotes the Minister of Social Affairs Vladimir Spidla who says that the Cabinet could decide on the energy sector privatization by the end of this year.
(Jiří Soustružník)