In Brief: Nowa Cyfra + dispute; New F-16 offer; BGZ privatization plan

The merger of digital TV platforms Wizja TV and Canal+, which created Nowa Cyfra+, has become mired in controversy. Several channels that were previously a permanent feature of the platforms have been dropped, and now one of them, Cartoon Network, is reported to be considering legal action. (Puls Biznesu, p. 9) ... Lockheed Martin has changed its offer concerning the sale of its F-16 fighter jets to the Polish air force. According to deputy Defense Minister Janusz Zemke, the company is now offering a 100% offset deal, meaning it is willing to invest in Poland a sum equal to what it would receive from the airplanes' sale. (Prawo i Gospodarka, p. 2) ... The Sejm's Banking Committee yesterday presented a new concept for the privatization of Bank Gospodarki Zywnosciowej (BGZ), which foresees a stake of up to 24% debuting on the Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) this year. However, the committee says the Treasury must first increase the bank's capital by zl.600 million, in order to make it competitive. (Parkiet, p. 1) A.K.