Trouble ahead ? perhaps5 Apr 2017 07:31
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Pending the Council of State decision Minoan Group to Sitia
Brake on investment in Crete economic uncertainty in Greece
Tuesday, 04 April 2017 14:12 UPD: 14:13
Lambros Karageorgou
lkar@naftemporiki.gr
The economic uncertainty in Greece may complicate the development of ambitious investment plan of Minoan Group in Sitia, Crete, as hinted the president of Christopher Egleton group.
The Minoan Group awaits the official publication of the State Council of the decision taken by dismissing two actions for annulment of the Presidential decree approved a year ago the Spatial Development Plan project Itanos Gaia in Sitia, Crete in Cavo Sidero in order to start the development plan, which includes, as mentioned in the "N", and the acquisition of hotels.
While economic uncertainty in Greece harder developments, the positive outlook of the project Gaia Itanos in Crete remains at the center of our attention, says president of Minoan Group, Christopher Egleton.
However, Mr. Egleton warns that the development of the project will not be an easy process, because both transactions in real estate are complex, also because in Greece the economic uncertainty that prevails difficult developments.
Specifically, on the occasion of the announcement of the annual results of the group, which is listed on London's AIM market, Chairman of Minoan Group, he said that courts in Greece not disclose to a timetable decisions, noted that shareholders should not worrying since the publication of the decision to delay even a little.
The confirmation of the decision, however, will lead to major changes in the group. It stresses, however, Mr. Egleton, confirmation will require a significant effort in a relatively short time, to continue with greater resolve various ongoing discussions and negotiations with potential partners. "It should be noted", added the president of Minoan Group, "that consortia and other complex real estate transactions are inherently simple or easy cases completed soon." "In our case," he adds, "the fact that the project is in a country where there is economic uncertainty also has a significant impact." "Nevertheless, the board is sure to reach a satisfactory solution for all shareholders," stresses the statement.
"In any case," said, "the situation of the project Gaia Itanos in Crete and the positive outlook for the future remains the center of attention of the group." Note that on March 24, 2017 the company announced to the London AIM stock market that the Council of State dismissed the appeals against Presidential Decree. However, the official announcement has not yet been issued by the court.
Referring to the results of Minoan Group noted that the Travel and Leisure (Travel and Leisure sector - T & L) increased its revenues despite the impact of Brexit. In particular, revenues amounted to 7,317 million. Pounds versus 6.816