Zywiec considers 48% stake in Perla

Beer sector leader, the Zywiec Group, is considering taking over a 48% stake in brewer Perla, which is owned by Browary Polskie Brok Strzelec (BP). In return, BP would like to take over local breweries Van Pur and Kujawiak. planned transaction may be the final step in the consolidation of the main players in the beer sector. "We are working on ways to strengthen our position on the market and we want our company to take advantage of its market potential in the best possible way," said Zywiec spokesperson, Krzysztof Rut. According to unofficial information, negotiations between BP and Zywiec are in progress and may be concluded this year. Perla's market value is estimated at zl. 160 - 170 million. (Rzeczpospolita, p. B4) A.Z.