Metro's top investor Kretinsky is in for the long haul -CEO
Reuters
Published Oct 27, 2023 09:58
DUESSELDORF, Germany (Reuters) - The chief executive of German wholesaler Metro AG said its top shareholder Daniel Kretinsky is invested for the long term, batting away speculation that the Czech billionaire could rearrange his portfolio as he eyes a stake in Thyssenkrupp (ETR:TKAG).
"He sees himself as a long-term investor," CEO Steffen Greubel told reporters at a press event in Duesseldorf on Thursday evening.
Kretinsky holds stakes in a number of European companies, from the energy sector to media groups and retail. His investment vehicle is currently in talks with Thyssenkrupp's steel division over a 50-50 joint venture.
Kretinsky holds a 46% stake in Metro, which has wholesale customers in Europe and Asia, and operates as a retailer in the German grocery market.
When asked if he expected Kretinsky to exit Metro in view of his planned investments, Greubel said no, though he said the pace of restructuring at Metro was not as fast as its top shareholder would like.
"It's not fast enough for all of us," Greubel added.
The CEO hopes to concentrate Metro's business on wholesale, focusing on restaurants and hotels.
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