Daewoo-FSO likely to prolong production rights

Such prolongation, crucial to the ailing carmaker's survival, would be obtained as part of the offset programs associated with purchases of equipment for the Polish army. Extension of Daewoo-FSO's rights to produce old Daewoo models will greatly improve the company's prospects of finding a new investor. However, contrary to statements made by deputy Treasury Minister Ignacy Bochenek last week, an agreement in this regard with Rover is not imminent and the British company is considered only one of a number of potential partners. (Rzeczpospolita, Mar. 13-14, p. B3, Gazeta Wyborcza, p.31) T.J.