Two companies got closer to public status after registering with the Central Depository. These are Devin AD and Sofia Commerce Credit Group AD.

The general meeting of shareholders in Devin AD approved a proposal for capital increase from 14.892 mln leva (7.614 mln euros) to 17.891 mln leva (9.147 mln euros), through the issunace of 3 mln shares. All new shares will be offered in a public offering.

The Austrian Soravia Equity, part of the Australian Soravia Group and successor of Wing Equity, controls Devin AD. The company is the leader on the Bulgarian market of mineral water, leaving Gorna Banya and Bankia behind.

If the subscription is successful, the compay's free-float will reach 23%. The emission value of the shares has not been announced yet.

Another company which just got registered with the Central Depository is Sofia Commerce Credit Group AD. Todor Vachev and Sofia Commerce Pawn Brokerage control 22.14% and 17.07% of its capital , respectively, and 13 physical persons own between 3.22% and 11.02% of the stock.

According to data provided by APIS, the capital of Sofia Commerce Credit Group stands at 3.104 mln leva (1.587 mln euros). The company's core activity is giving credits, secured by mortgages, leasing or others.

Two other companies were registered with the Central Depository just a week ago – these are Trace Group Hold and Finance Engineering.

Meanwhile, orders for Bianor AD's IPO may be submitted between 25 June and 29 June.