HVB Group AG, the German bank, is still planning to sell its 55.6% stake in Brau & Brunnen AG, Germany's fourth largest brewer, early next year, German press reported. According to the source, there are 5 interested buyers but they are also looking at a possible acquisition of Holsten-Brauerei, which it suggested made the completion of the sale of the Brau und Brunnen, stake unlikely until next year.

22 August, 2003