Drama at Lasta: Private Owner Strela Takes 83% Stake and Calls Emergency Shareholders Meeting!
Are you ready for a shake-up in the transport market? Serbia’s largest transport company, Lasta, is changing hands in a way that will leave many stunned. Private company ASP Strela from Obrenovac has increased its ownership stake from 16.7% to a whopping 83%! Yes, you read that right – 83%! This is not just a purchase, it’s total domination.
Emergency Shareholders Meeting – What’s Brewing?
After Strela became the majority owner, Lasta’s Board of Directors, led by Tomislav Knežević, called an emergency shareholders meeting for August 4th at 10 AM. The sole agenda item? To consider a reorganization plan prepared in advance by Strela, aimed at enabling the continuation of the company’s operations.
End of an Era or a New Beginning?
Lasta has been a pillar of public transport in Serbia for decades, and now it’s in private hands. What does this mean for employees, passengers, and the market? Will the reorganization bring better services or just be another step towards the demise of traditional transport?
How Did Strela Take Over Lasta?
Just a few months ago, Strela owned 16.7% of Lasta. Now that has jumped to 83%. How? The details of the whole operation are not fully known, but it’s clear this is a strategic move that will change the transport market in Serbia.
What Do Sources Say?
Blic Biznis sources confirm the saga around Lasta is over – the largest transport company is going into private hands. This change has already sparked a storm of comments and questions about the future of public transport.
What to Expect at the Meeting?
The emergency meeting is set for August 4th, and all eyes are on the decisions to be made. The reorganization plan prepared by Strela could bring major changes in operations and employee structure.
Is This the Beginning of the End for Lasta as We Know It?
Many wonder if privatization and reorganization mean the end of Lasta as a public company or if it’s a chance for a fresh start. One thing is certain – the transport market in Serbia will never be the same.
Conclusion
If you thought privatizations were a thing of the past, think again. Strela has shown it has the ambition and power to take over the biggest players in the market. Lasta is now theirs, and we’re left watching how this drama unfolds.
What about you? Do you believe the reorganization will bring better services or is this just the start of the downfall of a symbol? Drop a comment, share your thoughts, or crack a privatization joke – because sometimes, laughter is the only way out!
Source: Blic Biznis
