TAP Air Portugal privatization enters final negotiation phase

TAP Air Portugal privatization Lufthansa Air France-KLM aviation industry

The Portuguese government has entered a new negotiation phase in the privatization of TAP Air Portugal. Following an evaluation by Parpública, the bids from Lufthansa and Air France-KLM were deemed equivalent, prompting the Council of Ministers to invite both groups to submit improved, final binding proposals.

The new negotiation round is expected to last three weeks, with a final decision on the winner anticipated by mid-October. The sale involves a 44.9 percent minority stake, while 5 percent of shares are reserved for employees and the Portuguese state will maintain a majority interest.

The Civil Aviation Pilots Union (SPAC) has requested to be consulted during this process, emphasizing that the decision should involve more than just the financial offer. The union argues that the final agreement must include concrete, measurable commitments regarding the airline's fleet, the Lisbon hub, employment, and professional careers to ensure long-term strategic stability.

Entities

Air France-KLM · Lufthansa · Lufthansa Group · Portuguese Government · SPAC · TAP Air Portugal

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[● 4 SOURCES] The Portuguese state will retain a majority stake in TAP following the sale. www.it-boltwise.de · eco.sapo.pt
[● 7 SOURCES] The new negotiation phase is expected to last three weeks. www.it-boltwise.de · eco.sapo.pt · tnews.pt · www.cmjornal.pt · www.upinthesky.nl
[● 6 SOURCES] Lufthansa and Air France-KLM have been asked to improve their bids for TAP shares. www.it-boltwise.de · eco.sapo.pt · www.upinthesky.nl · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt
[● 6 SOURCES] The initial bids from Lufthansa and Air France-KLM were considered equivalent. www.it-boltwise.de · eco.sapo.pt · www.upinthesky.nl · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt
[DISPUTED] The sale involves a minority stake of 44.9 percent in TAP. www.it-boltwise.de · eco.sapo.pt · tnews.pt · www.cmjornal.pt · www.upinthesky.nl · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Portuguese government intends to decide on the sale of TAP shares in mid-October. www.it-boltwise.de · eco.sapo.pt · www.upinthesky.nl
[● 6 SOURCES] An additional 5 percent of shares are reserved for TAP employees. www.it-boltwise.de · eco.sapo.pt · www.upinthesky.nl · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt
[● 2 SOURCES] The Civil Aviation Pilots Union (SPAC) requested to be consulted regarding the privatization process. tnews.pt · sapo.pt