Optimus owner says two investors want to acquire stake

"At least two strong potential business partners are currently very interested in acquiring a stake in Optimus," said private investor Zbigniew Jakubas talking to Reuters on Tuesday. He declined to identify the bidders and the amount of the deal although as some market analysts said the statement is an exercise to boost the stock price in order to gain an upper hand in talks to take place much later. Fueled by speculation of the imminent selloff of all or part of Bank Rozwoju Eksportu (BRE) and Jakubas' stake followed by a public bid the market responded by sending Optimus' stock price soaring 60% from the beginning of last week. BRE and Jakubas are currently in the process of buying a 66% stake in Optimus to be completed by week's end. The amount of shares for the new strategic investor has not yet been disclosed, however Jakubas pledges to remain a significant stakeholder. (Reuters, Parkiet, page 5) P.S.