In Brief: El-Dystrybucja exclusivity in G-8; Anwil starts investment; PTR

The Treasury Ministry has extended the exclusivity period for El-Dystrybucja in negotiations on the privatization of the G-8 energy group. According to unofficial information, El-Dystrybucja has not yet managed to find a partner. The additional time, resulting from the Treasury Minister's absence, may however be insufficient to complete the talks. (Puls Biznesu, p. 7) ... Wroclaw-based Anwil has initiated the first stage of its investment for the production of PET granulate, used to produce bottles for drinks. This Polish-Korean investment, worth $60 million, aims to produce 400,000 tons of granulate per year and employ 60 new workers. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B3) ... Polskie Towarzystwo Reasekuracyjne (PTR) has bought 25% plus one share of Ukrainian insurance company Skajd-West. This portfolio investment will cost PTR from zl. 4.4 million to zl. 8.8 million. (Puls Biznesu, p. 7) P.W.