Takeover for Lasko Invalid, Several Probes Under Way

Ljubljana, 21 December - The securities market regulator has found the takeover intention by a US company for the beverage company Pivovarna Lasko invalid, which means Lasko supervisors can authorise the management to sell Lasko's shares in retailer Mercator. Meanwhile, the process of Mercator's sale is being scrutinised by police and the corruption watchdog.