PERN pipes up in struggle for Gas Trading shares

"We are considering entering this company. We will carry out a feasibility study. Currently such a project is neither within our short-term nor long-term strategy," said Cezary Lewandowski, strategy and forecasts director of PERN. He went on to say that information held by PERN concerning a potential transaction with Bartimpex did not originate from Bartimpex, and Aleksander Gudzowaty, Bartimpex's owner, claims his stake is not for sale. "I would prefer to give it to some charity rather than sell it in such circumstances," said president and owner of Bartimpex. He admitted someone was interested in his shares, but refused to comment on this thought. "PERN has already commenced works on purchasing the stake and is treating it seriously," said an anonymous informer. (Puls Biznesu, pp. 1, 5) M.M.