In Brief: Legnica SEZ; Ferrum opens settlement proceedings; Polmos Wroclaw

A conflict in the Legnica Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has developed between the Investment Council of the region and the management of the zone concerning a 35% hike in charges. The largest company in the Legnica SEZ, Volkswagen Motor Polska, joined the protest and is threatening to quit the investment. (Puls Biznesu, p.11) ... Publicly-listed Ferrum steel mill announced it has submitted a motion to open settlement procedures, over company debts of zl. 15 million. In the first six month of this year, Ferrum recorded net losses of zl. 15.4 million. (Puls Biznesu, p. 6) ... The State Treasury sold an 85% stake in Kompania Spirytusowa "Wratislavia" Polmos Wroclaw, vodka producer to Bartimpex, who bought the shares for zl. 64.6 million. (Prawo i Gospodarka, p. 5) A.K.