Bulgarian financial holding EUROHOLD - the owner of insurer EIG - Euroins Insurance Group reported in a press release that it is entering exclusive talks to buy the assets in Bulgaria of CEZ.

"The intention to acquire CEZ Group's assets in Bulgaria is part of EUROHOLD's long-term strategy to enter new regulated business segments with sustainable high growth potential".

EUROHOLD representatives said they will not comment on rumors or speculations on the market, "especially when third parties are concerned. Eurohold is a publicly-listed company on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange and Warsaw Stock Exchange and being such, it complies strictly with the legal rules and guidelines for disclosing and dissemination of corporate information. In case of sensible information related with the transaction for CEZ Group's assets in Bulgaria which concerns its shareholders and the other stakeholders, the company will inform all interested parties in a timely manner".