Bpost says no decision yet taken on Belgian press distribution contract

Bpost SA

27/11/2023 16:56

Nov 27 (Reuters) - Belgian postal operator bpost
 BPOST.BR  said on Monday no decision had yet been taken on a
concession to distribute Belgian newspapers, after media reports
on Friday that the government could opt for a competitor.
     "Today, the Council of Ministers met and, apparently, no
decision was taken concerning the press concession," the group
said in a statement.
     L'Echo and De Tijd reported on Friday, citing sources, that
the company had lost the tender and would not see its contract
to distribute daily newspapers renewed. The contract under
tender is for the 2024 to 2028 period. 
     Bpost shares fell around 11% on Monday. 

 (Reporting by Diana Mandiá; Editing by Jan Harvey)
 ((Rédaction de Paris +33 1 49 49 50 00;))