Report: Etihad to raise stake in Air Berlin

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier already holds almost 30 per cent of the shares in Germany’s second-biggest airline.

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Published: Sat 22 Mar 2014, 8:18 PM

Last updated: Fri 3 Apr 2015, 5:08 PM

German weekly WirtschaftsWoche reported that Etihad plans to increase its stake in Air Berlin to 49.9 per cent.

The Abu Dhabi-based carrier already holds almost 30 per cent of the shares in Germany’s second-biggest airline.

WirtschaftWoche reported on Saturday that the plan would involve buying out small shareholders and delisting Air Berlin PLC from the London Stock Exchange.

Large shareholders including former managers and travel firm TUI would retain a majority.

The magazine cited sources at Air Berlin for its report.

The company, which on Wednesday postponed the release of its annual results until next week, declined to confirm the WirtschaftsWoche report.

Spokesman Mathias Radowksi says Air Berlin is “currently in advanced discussions on options, which, if implemented, would have a substantial effect of the company.”


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