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Abra Group acquisition of Sky Airline

Overview

The Abra Group, parent company of Avianca and Gol, has moved toward acquiring Sky Airline through a share swap agreement. This acquisition aims to challenge the market dominance of LATAM Airlines Group in South America, specifically within the Chilean and Peruvian low-cost segments.

Initially, Peru’s antitrust regulator, Indecopi, granted conditional approval for the deal. The regulator identified potential competition risks regarding ‘non-compete’ and ‘non-solicitation’ clauses in the transaction documents, requiring Abra Group to limit the scope and duration of these provisions to ensure they remain accessory restrictions.

Following these regulatory developments, an agreement was signed where Sky Airline shareholders will receive equity in Abra Group. To maintain operational autonomy and minimize impacts on staff and customers, Sky Airline’s legal ownership will be transferred to a newly established, independent holding structure.

Entities

Sky Airline · Abra Group · Avianca · Indecopi · GOL Linhas Aéreas

Timeline

  1. 14 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Abra Group signs agreement to acquire Sky Airline

    Abra Group, parent of Avianca and Gol, has signed an agreement to acquire Sky Airline via a share swap, aiming to expand its footprint in Chile and Peru and challenge LATAM Airlines' regional dominance.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Abra Group receives conditional approval to acquire Sky Airline in Peru

    Peru's Indecopi has approved Abra Group's acquisition of Sky Airline, subject to conditions limiting non-compete and non-solicitation clauses to protect market competition.

Sources

aviation.direct · reportur.com