The Prague Business Journal informs today that the consortium of companies (Shell, Agip, Conoco, each owning 16.3% of Ceska rafinerska, Unipetrol’s largest subsidiary), is trying to work out whether it will buy the government‘s stake in Ceska Rafinerska (there is reportedly an option owned by the consortium to buy the stake) or whether it will bid for the government’s stake in Unipetrol. The National Property Fund set a September 7 deadline for companies to submit expression of preliminary interest in Unipetrol. Neutral news until more details are known.
(Jiri Soustruznik)