Mix Electronics hears white-goods wedding bells

"We submitted an offer for the purchase of Mars' shares," said Henryk Sala, president of Mix Electronics. He went on to say that his company intends to become a leading player on the domestic market and thus the acquisition would positively contribute to this objective. Mix operates 200 outlets, while Mars also has 200 stores, although previously this figure was as high as 300. Mix is currently supporting the Mars chain in terms of supplies, but both entities intend to further develop logistical cooperation. The deal, however, is not yet writ in stone. "As far I am concerned, Mix is not the only one planning to acquire Mars. So the issue of potential acquisition is not yet decided," said Wojciech Konecki, director of the European Association of Household Equipment Producers. Other potential buyers include Avans, Neonet, Media Expert and Partner AGD RTV. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 10) M.M.