In Brief: Excise tax on beer; Solid Security; Dr Irena Eris records rise in revenues

Ministry representatives declared, however, that such a possibility is still being considered and may be implemented in the future. (Puls Biznesu, p. 8) ... Solid Security, a company which specializes in the provision of monitoring, convoying, and security services, has announced plans to take over several smaller domestic competitors and has so far secured almost zł.30 million for this purpose. The company, which has been recording annual growths in revenues of between 15-20% over the past few years, recorded a turnover of zł.285 million in 2003. (Parkiet, p. 3) ... Cosmetics producer Dr Irena Eris recorded a 7% increase in revenues last year, which amounted to some zł.85 million. Net profits improved significantly and stood at zł.2.2 million, compared with zł.0.6 million in 2002. Company representatives expect to announce further financial improvements this year. (Puls Biznesu, p. 12) A.K.