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   Editor:

   In reference to the March 19-25 article concerning the privatization process of Rafineria Gdanska and the opinion presented in this article by Nafta Polska's spokesman, I would like to clarify that I have never used an expression "it looks like Rotch is considering these deals as real-estate transactions, not as an investment in the oil sector" to describe the intention of Rotch Group, one of the bidders for Rafineria Gdanska.

   Based on information concerning the Rotch Group, I am not able to make any comments regarding their objectives in the privatization of Rafineria Gdanska.

   I would like to underline that an evaluation of submitted offers, including assessment of development and investment programs, will be made by a special committee of Nafta Polska and advisers. The recommendation, presented by them, will constitute grounds for further decisions by Nafta Polska's management board.

   I hope that you will take the necessary steps to correct the inappropriate impression that might have appeared among readers of the Warsaw Business Journal regarding the opinion and position of Nafta Polska about one of the

   bidders.

   Janusz Kwiatkowski,

   Spokesman

   Nafta Polska

   Editor's response:

   According the journalist who wrote the story, Mr. Kwiatkowski is the author of the aforementioned statement. The WBJ stands behind the quote and the story.