- Lufthansa Group targets first quarter 2027 for completion of a 90pc ITA Airways stake acquisition.
- Lufthansa exercised an option to raise its holding from 41pc.
- Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance will retain 10pc of share capital.
- Final closing remains subject to European Commission and United States Department of Justice approvals.
- Lufthansa acquired the initial 41pc stake in ITA Airways in early 2025.
Lufthansa Group has targeted the first quarter of 2027 for completion of its acquisition of a 90pc stake in ITA Airways. The group exercised an option in the second quarter to raise its holding from 41pc. Final closing remains subject to regulatory approvals from the European Commission and the United States Department of Justice.
Italy’s Ministry of Economy and Finance will retain the remaining 10pc of share capital. The group acquired the initial 41pc stake in ITA Airways in early 2025. Lufthansa revealed the target in its third-quarter interim report.
The transaction adds ITA Airways to the Lufthansa Group network. Regulatory review covers competition and ownership conditions. The final closing date depends on the approvals.
