IMI, an Italian bank, bought a 62% stake (but with only 33% of the voting rights) in Banka Koper last year.

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Katanec added that two of the positives to come out of the tournament were the performances of newcomers Senad Tiganj of Olimpija and Bekim Kapic of Koper.

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