EGM of Hoop S.A. approves merger with Kofola Group

On the 31st of March 2008 Exceptional General Meeting of Hoop S.A. approved the merger between Hoop and Kofola SPV Sp. z o.o., the owner of 100% shares of Kofola Holding a.s. 

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Polkomtel acquired stake in Liberty

Polkomtel S.A. (“Polkomtel”) and Telera Holding B.V., concluded a contract on the 6th of March, on the acquisition of a 38.42% interest in Liberty Poland S.A. (“Liberty”) by Polkomtel S.A. The transaction is connected with an exit of Innova 98/L.P. fund from its investment in Liberty. Innova 98/L.P. is managed by Innova Capital (“Innova Capital”). As a result, Telera Holding B.V. and Polkomtel S.A. will jointly control 100% of Liberty shares.

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FIDEA – Nr 1 Financial Advisor in Poland in 2007

According to Forbes magazine, FIDEA was number one advisor for mergers and acquisitions in Poland in 2007. This was the record year for mergers and acquisitions in Poland. The transactions value reached almost PLN 40 billion.

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“Changes in businesses of the richest” – Forbes 01/2008

In the 01/2008 issue of Forbes magazine there is an article “Changes in businesses of the richest” describing changes that took place in the richest Poles’ portfolios in 2007. From transactions where FIDEA acted as advisor merger of Kofola and Hoop, sale of Ultra Pack and acquisition of Voestalpine Stalhandel by Złomrex were mentioned. Marek Dojnow, Managing Partner at FIDEA, commented on the last mentioned transaction:

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“Match of Poles” – Forbes 01/2008

In its 01/2008 issue in the article “Match of Poles” Forbes magazine describe the M&A market in 2007. One of the commentators on the situation on the market is Marek Dojnow, partner at FIDEA:

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