As the acquisition of Alima continues, we have run into a few problems. These problems are mostly due to the political climate within the region, and property rights issues. One main issue we anticipate could derive from the political climate is the issue of tax credits.

All of these problems, in my opinion, could be overcome. We have to make a decision as a team about the cost of moving forward.

Problem I:

The first problem is the uncertainty of the political stability within Poland. In October, there were political events that caused policymaking to stop. The team of political leaders that were engaged during the initial conversations are on their way out of the door and bureaucratic processes require people to wait until "the leaders" tell them to proceed.

While the negotiations are at a stand still, the deal is coming under attack from members of the...