The management of Lasta AD has expressed support for the offer made by ASP Strela from Obrenovac to acquire the shares of the transport company, reports eKapija. According to the opinion of Lasta’s Supervisory Board, which was published on the Belgrade Stock Exchange website, the offered price is considered appropriate and aligns with the provisions of Article 22 of the Law on Takeover of Joint Stock Companies. The opinion further emphasizes that Strela plans to focus on improving the company’s core activities and intends to keep the collective agreement in force until its expiration, with the potential for amendments upon agreement by all interested parties. Additionally, it was noted that no negotiations had taken place between Strela and Lasta’s management regarding the takeover offer.
To recall, ASP Strela currently holds 16.77% of Lasta’s shares and has recently made an offer to acquire the remaining shares at a price of 665 dinars per share. This share price reflects the book value of the share as of December 31, 2024. Strela plans to purchase all the remaining shares with voting rights that it does not yet own, representing 82.23% of the total stake in Lasta.
At present, Strela is the largest shareholder of the Belgrade-based carrier, alongside the Shareholder Fund, which owns 29.7%. The Republic of Serbia holds 13.8% of the shares, while other significant shareholders include the PIO Fund with 7.88%, the National Employment Service with 2.7%, and the Republic Health Insurance Fund (RFZO) with 2.63%. Additionally, some shares are owned by the municipalities of Stara Pazova and Inđija.
