DEUTSCHE POST (turnover of EUR 39.3 bn in 2002) is seeking a 50% stake in the British SECUROR courier company. It is also the front-runner in participating in the privatisation of Austrian Postal services. It is also interested in the French and its rival Swedish postal services. Privatisation of the Austrian postal services should be confirmed next week. A strategic partner will then have the chance to buy out up to 74.9% of its capital, participation is valued at EUR 900 millions and EUR 1...