TAP Air Portugal privatization: Lufthansa and Air France-KLM enter new bidding round

TAP Air Portugal privatization Lufthansa Air France-KLM aviation industry

The Portuguese government has initiated a new negotiation phase in the privatization of TAP Air Portugal, seeking improved bids from Lufthansa and Air France-KLM. The government determined that the initial binding offers from both aviation groups were equivalent, prompting an ad-hoc round of negotiations expected to last approximately three weeks.

The sale involves a 44.9 percent minority stake in the national carrier, while the Portuguese state will retain a majority interest of 50.1 percent. An additional 5 percent of shares are reserved for TAP employees. The final decision regarding the successful bidder is expected to be announced in mid-October.

Beyond price, the government's evaluation will consider strategic industrial and economic factors. These include the promotion of the TAP brand, maintenance of headquarters and main bases, and the airline's ability to maintain connections between Portugal, its autonomous regions, and the Lusophone community. The Civil Aviation Pilots Union (SPAC) has requested to be consulted during this process.

Entities

Air France-KLM · Civil Aviation Pilots Union · Lufthansa · Lufthansa Group · Portuguese Government · SPAC · TAP Air Portugal

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[● 5 SOURCES] The Portuguese state will retain a majority stake in TAP following the sale. www.it-boltwise.de · eco.sapo.pt · www.upinthesky.nl · jornaleconomico.sapo.pt
[● 6 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
[● 5 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
[● 5 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
[● 7 SOURCES] 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
[● 5 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