The “die has been cast” for Piraeus, the bra de fer Fais – Mavropoulou and the surprise (?) from Lavrio – Economic Post – 2024-02-26 04:56:01

· As everything shows, the HFSF is headed for a complete disinvestment from Piraeus.

· The Reuters report came to confirm the surrounding atmosphere…

That is to say that the State is considering the complete sale of the 27% it owns in the bank.

· After all, the interest in placement is so strong that no one can ignore it.

· Although there is still a scenario that wants the government to think about keeping a percentage around 5%.

· The decision according to people familiar with the plans is expected to be made – barring the unexpected – during the process.

· Which, as we have repeatedly pointed out through this column, will take place at the beginning of March.

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Protia Papachristou in the EASE elections

· The first place in the elections of the Union of Top Business Executives (EACE) was won by Yannis Papachristou, managing director of Ant1.

· This is according to sources in the know about a worthy and experienced executive, who is respected by the market and his colleagues.

· Recognition in the business world is not an easy task and good words are not superfluous, as the same sources say.

· Winning the first place takes on even greater significance as it comes at an extremely challenging time for the business.

· The challenges faced by businesses are numerous and extremely complex.

· In addition to the successive crises that “hit” completely without warning, new technologies and AI in particular are drastically changing the business landscape.

· Therefore, industry representation becomes even more important.

· The board of directors is expected to meet next week to appoint its new president.

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Change of course in Lavrio?

· In the near future, the call for expression of interest for the Port of Lavrio is expected to be aired by TAIPED.

· The planning envisages the disposal of 67% of the shares of the Lavrio Port Organization in accordance with the standards of Piraeus, Thessaloniki, Igoumenitsa, Volos, Heraklion.

· Contrary to the opinions of experts who point out that Europe avoids the sale of ports and is content with concessions of operations.

· In the case of Lavrios, however, do not rule out that we will have some surprise and a change of course.

· The column heard somewhere that the administration of TAIPED is also considering some other plans and as it was typically said by competent lips, “we are also considering something else, to see…”…

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The bra de fer for Allatini Mills

· There may be no publications, but this does not mean that there are no developments.

· The reason for the Allatini Mills property, which is half-owned by Sami Fais and Prodromos Mavropoulos.

· As we have informed you in time, various alternatives have fallen on the table, but the one that seems to qualify is for one of the two to buy the percentage of the other.

· And this because, as everything shows, joint investment is out of the question.

· What is certain is that there is still a way to go until final decisions are made.

Which means that the utilization of the former industrial complex that has been in use for decades goes even further back…