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TAP Air Portugal receives binding offers from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa
On 29 July 2026 Portugal’s state‑holding Parpública received two binding proposals from Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal. Both offers seek to acquire between 44.9 % and 49.9 % of the airline’s capital, with 5 % of the shares reserved for workers. TAP employs about 7,700 staff and is valued at €1.4‑2.0 billion; analysts estimate the stake being sold at roughly €700 million. The Portuguese government aims to select a partner by the end of August or early September 2026, emphasizing a strategic fit rather than price alone. Parpública must prepare a detailed report on the proposals and submit it to the finance and transport ministries within 30 days, after which the winning investor will be expected to take up its share, subject to EU competition clearance. Both bidders underline long‑term partnership plans, including positioning Lisbon as a hub, expanding maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities and creating skilled jobs in Portugal.
Entities
Air France‑KLM · Deutsche Lufthansa AG · Lufthansa · Lufthansa Group · Miguel Pinto Luz · Parpública · Portugal · TAP Air Portugal
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- [● 3 SOURCES] After proposal submission, Parpública has 30 days to present a final report to the government. tvi.iol.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa are the two remaining candidates to acquire up to 49.9% of TAP. tvi.iol.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 2 SOURCES] Air France‑KLM’s state shareholders are France (27.98% of its capital) and the Netherlands (9.13%). sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] The deadline for submitting binding proposals in the TAP privatization process is today. tvi.iol.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] The proposals will be evaluated on investment, fleet development, maintenance, sustainable‑fuel initiatives and respect for labour commitments. tvi.iol.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] International Airlines Group (IAG) withdrew from the TAP privatization process, leaving Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa as the only bidders. tvi.iol.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Portuguese government aims to choose the winning investor by September, with co‑management possible from 2026 and full capital entry by summer 2027 after EU clearance. tvi.iol.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Up to 49.9% of TAP’s capital is for sale, with 5% reserved for workers. tvi.iol.pt · sapo.pt
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Portuguese government expects to choose the winning bidder by September, with co‑management possible in 2026 and full capital entry by summer 2027 after EU approval. sapo.pt · www.dn.pt · bbc.bm · www.sudouest.fr
- [● 18 SOURCES] Final decision on TAP's privatization requires approval by the Portuguese Council of Ministers and clearance from EU competition authorities. sapo.pt · www.dn.pt · bbc.bm · arroyodiario.com.ar · avioblog.it · +11 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Air France‑KLM and Lufthansa have until today to submit binding proposals for TAP privatization. sapo.pt
- [● 19 SOURCES] Parpública will have 30 days after the deadline to present a final report to the Portuguese government. sapo.pt · tvi.iol.pt · www.dn.pt · bbc.bm · arroyodiario.com.ar · +12 more