Daniel Kretinsky’s firm meets union boss

The right-hand man of the Czech tycoon seeking to pull off the £3.6 billion takeover of Royal Mail’s parent company has met union bosses in an attempt to convince them of the merits of the deal. Roman Silha, who heads mergers and acquisitions for EP Group’s investments, sought to reassure …

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Czech bidder’s promises fail to sway Royal Mail union

Union leader calls for stronger commitments from potential buyer of Royal Mail The proposed acquisition of Royal Mail’s parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group has raised concerns among the union representing its 112,000 UK frontline workers. Communication Workers Union (CWU) general secretary Dave Ward expressed his dissatisfaction …

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Royal Mail union not won over by Czech bidder’s commitments

The commitments offered by the Czech tycoon seeking to buy Royal Mail’s parent firm do not go far enough, according to the union leader representing its 112,000 UK frontline workers. Communication Workers Union (CWU) general secretary Dave Ward made his remarks following talks with representatives of Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group. …

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Royal Mail union not won over by Czech bidder’s commitments

The commitments offered by the Czech tycoon seeking to buy Royal Mail’s parent firm do not go far enough, according to the union leader representing its 112,000 UK frontline workers. Communication Workers Union (CWU) general secretary Dave Ward made his remarks following talks with representatives of Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group. …

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Postal workers tell ‘Czech sphinx’ billionaire bidding to take over Royal Mail for £3.6billion his firm’s commitments are ‘not enough’

Postal workers have told the ‘Czech sphinx’ billionaire bidding to take over Royal Mail for £3.6billion that his firm’s commitments are ‘not enough’. Businessman Daniel Kretinsky, 48, has previously been accused of undervaluing the postal company with his £3.57 billion offer to take over the firm. Known as the ‘Czech Sphinx’ …

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