Competition authority won't check pipeline deal
The Hungarian government has decided that the competition authority cannot scrutinize the acquisition of the shares of Magyar Gáz Tranzit by the Hungarian National Asset Management Company (MNV) because the acquisition is of “national strategic significance”, the official bulletin Magyar Közlöny reported yesterday.
The government said that the deal is necessary in order to comply with European Union regulations on separation of ownership.
Magyar Gáz Tranzit, is the project company for a gas interconnector between the country and Slovakia.
The state-owned MNV is acquiring the 49.98% stake from the Hungarian Electricity Works (MVM), also state-owned, along with a similarly sized stake held by MFB Invest, a unit of another state owned institute – the Hungarian Development Bank (MFB). The remaining shares of Magyar Gáz Tranzit are currently, and so far, owned by the local council of Hévíz in western Hungary.
A shareholders' meeting of state-owned Hungarian Electricity Works (MVM) approved the sale of its 49.98% stake in Magyar Gáz Tranzit to the state assets manager for HUF 3.75bn on September 30.
Richter Shareholders Approve HUF 423/Share Dividend
Liz & Chain Rooftop Bar Debuts Sustainable Cocktails
SUPPORT THE BUDAPEST BUSINESS JOURNAL
Producing journalism that is worthy of the name is a costly business. For 27 years, the publishers, editors and reporters of the Budapest Business Journal have striven to bring you business news that works, information that you can trust, that is factual, accurate and presented without fear or favor.
Newspaper organizations across the globe have struggled to find a business model that allows them to continue to excel, without compromising their ability to perform. Most recently, some have experimented with the idea of involving their most important stakeholders, their readers.
We would like to offer that same opportunity to our readers. We would like to invite you to help us deliver the quality business journalism you require. Hit our Support the BBJ button and you can choose the how much and how often you send us your contributions.
