Posta Romana’s overall debts currently exceed RON240 million.
People close to the matter told MEDIAFAX that ANAF tracked new debts of RON107 million for Posta Romana, for the 2003-2012 period, following a series of checkups at the request of the Ministry for Information Society, which plans to privatize the company.
Romania is looking for a strategic investor to acquire 51% of Posta Romana. Investors interested in the company have until May 28 to submit bids. Eligible investors must provide “relevant and conclusive proof” they have at least EUR150 million for a cash injection into Posta Romana’s share capital.
The ministry owns 75% in Posta Romana, while local investment fund Fondul Proprietatea (FP. RO) holds the remaining 25% stake.
Posta Romana is the largest postal services operator in Romania and has a network of 7,100 units.
In 2011, the postal operator registered turnover of RON1.26 billion, down 8.7% on the year, while losses climbed 50% to RON182.9 million.
At the end of 2012, Posta Romana had debts of RON301.7 million to the state budget and of RON177.6 million to the social security budget.
Posta Romana currently employs around 32,000 people.