On June 14, 2026, the summer timetable changes for Czech Railways came into effect. The markets are eagerly awaiting Thursday's meeting of the Czech National Bank's (CNB) board, which will decide on the future of interest rates, currently at 3.5 percent. Kofola is facing a crucial annual general meeting, where shareholders are scheduled to approve a dividend of 21 crowns per share on June 17. Zbrojovka CSG continues to face scrutiny from short sellers and pressure on its shares, while its founder, Michal Strnad, is simultaneously building a new investment platform with a potential of up to 10 billion euros.

In the Czech Republic's railway system, the adjusted summer timetable came into effect today, and trains will operate according to this schedule until December 12. The changes affect regional trains operated by Czech Railways in most regions and are intended to improve connections and transfers. The adjustments are based on the requirements of the regions and the Railway Administration, and in some regions, they are related to the earlier end of the school year.

The CNB's board will meet next Thursday, June 18, to decide on the setting of interest rates. The basic repo rate has remained at 3.5 percent since May of last year. Analysts are watching to see whether concerns about rising prices in Europe will outweigh satisfaction with the calmer domestic inflation and the strong Czech crown within the board. The outcome of the meeting will be crucial for the development of the mortgage market in the coming months.

Kofola is heading towards an important milestone—the annual general meeting will be held on June 17, and it will approve a dividend for the year 2025 of 21 crowns per share, which, at the current share price, corresponds to approximately a four percent gross yield. The ex-date for the Prague Stock Exchange is June 25, and the dividend will be paid out starting August 6, 2026. Management has confirmed the full-year outlook and expects the summer months to be a key driver of performance.

Zbrojovka CSG remains under pressure. The group's shares reached new lows last week after the American short-selling firm Hunterbrook published a critical report. Meanwhile, CSG's founder, Michal Strnad, is establishing a new investment company that could have up to 10 billion euros available for acquisitions in Europe and the United States, with a portion of the funds coming from the recent sale of CSG shares.

The CNB also announced

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