In Brief: ZAT; Rafil's IPO; Podravka expands; Presidential election poll

The directors want Anwil as the investor, which is 76% owned by PKN Orlen. After eight months of 2004, ZAT had revenues of zł.696 million and a profit of zł.43 million. (Parkiet, p. 6) ... Rafil, a Radom based paint producer, is moving towards a debut on the stock exchange. On October 15 a meeting of the shareholders will take place, during which the management board will receive permission to begin preparations for the debut. (Puls Biznesu, p. 8) ... Podravka, the Croatian food producer, is planning to double its production over the next two years in its Polish branch in Kostrzyn. As part of this move, over the next few months the concern will launch several new products on the Polish market. (Parkiet, p. 3) ... According to an opinion poll in Rzeczpospolita, the Civic Platform's Donald Tusk, with 19% public support is the leader in next year's Presidential elections. Just a whisker behind him is Lech Kaczyński from Law and Justice, with 18% support. However, no politician has enough support to win the election in the first round. (Rzeczpospolita, p. A4) A.F.