MBO Loans Raise Political Storm

Ljubljana, 17 April - The decision by NLB to extend loans used to carry out the management buyout of beverage group Pivovarna Lasko has sparked a rift in the coalition and a broader political debate about the role of Slovenia's biggest bank.

Ljubljana Finance Minister Franc Krizanic commenting on the controversy sparked by extension of NLB loan to Infond Holding. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Franc Krizanic commenting on the controversy sparked by extension of NLB loan to Infond Holding.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Franc Krizanic commenting on the controversy sparked by extension of NLB loan to Infond Holding. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Franc Krizanic commenting on the controversy sparked by extension of NLB loan to Infond Holding.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana Finance Minister Franc Krizanic commenting on the controversy sparked by extension of NLB loan to Infond Holding. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
Finance Minister Franc Krizanic commenting on the controversy sparked by extension of NLB loan to Infond Holding.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks. Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

Ljubljana
The president of the coalition party Zares, Gregor Golobic, speaking about the restructuring of loans provided by state-owned banks.
Photo: Tamino Petelinsek/STA

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