In Brief: PKO SA in Czech Republic; Brazilian company in Huta Katowice

Following investments in Lithuania and Ukraine, Pekao SA will now investigate the Czech market. PKO SA intends to invest in those Czech banks where it could play the role of a strategic partner.(Puls Biznesu, page 6)... The competition for a new operator servicing Totalizator Sportowy' s data transmitting terminal may soon be finalized. US-based AWI Powerhouse Company, Norwegian Telenor Satellite, Greek Inter Lotto and GTech are bidding for the position.(Puls Biznesu, page 5)... Brazil-based iron ore supplier Companhia Vale do Rio Doce has signed a letter of intent with the Huta Katowice (HK)steel mill. The Brazilian company is negotiating entering Huta Katowice Stal as a potential investor. (Puls Biznesu, p. 3).AZ