In Brief: Orzeł; France Telecom; Beef-San

Mysłakowice-based linen producer, Orzeł, is currently in negotiations with Giorgio Armani, over the delivery of fabrics to the world famous fashion designer. Company representatives, who did not wish to disclose details concerning the potential cooperation, stressed that it was not the value of the contract that counted, but the prestige. (Parkiet, p. 3) ... Following yesterday's Puls Biznesu top story on France Telecom's (FT) plans to withdraw from TPSA, Bruno Janet, spokesperson for FT, has categorically denied the story, calling it untruthful and totally fanciful. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B4) ... In spite of last year's losses of zł. 7.8 million, the shareholders of Beef-San announced that the company would continue to operate. Instead of the earlier planned merger with meat producer Mysław, both companies will work on a joint project to construct a new plant adhering to EU regulations. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B7) A.K.