TAP Air Portugal privatization enters final negotiation round

TAP Air Portugal privatization Air France-KLM Lufthansa aviation industry

The Portuguese government has opened a final round of negotiations for the privatization of TAP Air Portugal. This decision follows a report from Parpública submitted on September 1 regarding binding offers received in July.

Minister of the Presidency Leitão Amaro stated that the two remaining bidders, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa, submitted proposals with a "globally very close" valuation. To ensure the best outcome for national interests, the government will engage in several weeks of negotiations with both groups to seek improved offers. The process aims to sell up to 49.9% of TAP's capital, with 5% reserved for employees.

Air France-KLM has confirmed its continued interest in the acquisition, noting that its proposal includes a strategic plan covering passenger transport, cargo, loyalty programs, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. The airline's extensive network, particularly its connections to 14 destinations across Africa, remains a significant component of the deal's value.

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Air France-KLM · António Leitão Amaro · José Luís Carneiro · Leitão Amaro · Lufthansa · Luís Montenegro · Portugal · Portuguese Government · Socialist Party · TAP Air Portugal

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[● 3 SOURCES] Parpública submitted a report on the binding offers for the privatization of TAP to the government on September 1. www.acorianooriental.pt · eco.sapo.pt · fr.euronews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Between 2024 and 2025, the Portuguese government collected 1,048 million euros from fuel taxes. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt
[● 5 SOURCES] The two competing bids for TAP are considered globally very close in value. www.acorianooriental.pt · eco.sapo.pt · fr.euronews.com · africa.businessinsider.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Portuguese government has allocated a maximum of 12 million euros in extraordinary aid to the Douro region to support small producers.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Socialist Party (PS) has submitted a proposal to the Parliament to reduce VAT on fuels and essential food items. www.correiodamanhacanada.com · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt
[● 2 SOURCES] Air France-KLM expressed its continued interest in acquiring a stake in TAP and is awaiting the next negotiation phase. www.acorianooriental.pt · eco.sapo.pt
[● 3 SOURCES] The privatization process allows for the sale of up to 49.9% of TAP capital, with 5% reserved for employees. www.acorianooriental.pt · eco.sapo.pt · fr.euronews.com
[● 5 SOURCES] The Portuguese government will initiate a final round of negotiations with both Air France-KLM and Lufthansa regarding the privatization of TAP. www.acorianooriental.pt · eco.sapo.pt · fr.euronews.com · africa.businessinsider.com