Azoty mulls taking over Pogoń Szczecin

Grupa Azoty S.A. is considering acquiring Pogoń Szczecin football team, Krzysztof Jałosiński, the CEO of Grupa Azoty told local radio broadcaster Radio Szczecin. “We see it as a business opportunity. Our activities have nothing to do with CSR, this is just a way of promoting our brand,” Jałosiński said. Jarosław Mroczek, president of Pogoń, does not rule out the transaction. “We have invited Azoty for cooperation. In my opinion, it is the best possible partner. Azoty is considering capital entry, purchasing a stake and direct management of the club,” Mroczek said. He also stated that both entities are in talks. Grupa Azoty is a WSE-listed, Puławy-based company specializing in the production of mono-volumes of nitrogen fertilizer and one of the world's largest producers of melamine. Azoty sponsored volleyball team Chemik Police have recently advanced in the women’s Champions League on Wednesday.