Kras ESOP D O O and Mesna industrija Braca Pivac d.o.o. made an expression of interest to acquire the remaining 50.82% stake in Kras d.d. (ZGSE:KRAS) on September 9, 2019. Kras ESOP D O O and Mesna industrija Braca Pivac d.o.o., combined, will own 100% of Kras d.d. Braca Pivac expects Kras-ESOP to take a final decision on whether to join the buyout bid within 15 days. However, even if Kras-ESOP decides not to join, Braca Pivac will proceed with its buyout offer. As of September 30, 2019, shareholders of Kras ESOP decided not to join Braca Pivac in this buyout bid.