In Brief: BSE tests; Eurofaktor bond issue; search for PKO BP sale adviser

The Agriculture Ministry will spend almost zl.14 million by the end of the year on BSE tests. However, it is uncertain whether funding will be available to continue the tests next year. (Puls Biznesu, p. 11) ... Eurofaktor, one of the biggest non-banking factoring companies in Poland, is planning a zl.50 million bond issue. The company is currently involved in talks with a number of banks interested in acting as agents for the issue. (Puls Biznesu, p. 7) ... The Treasury has again begun the search for an adviser on the sale of 30% of PKO BP. Offers to be the adviser must be submitted before November 5. (Puls Biznesu, p. 7) P.J.