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Lufthansa Selected as Portugal’s Preferred Partner for TAP Stake

Makkler Newsroom
October 14, 2026 · Based on reporting by Euronews, finanzen.net

Portugal chose Lufthansa as its preferred partner to acquire 44.9% of state-owned airline TAP, though the selection is not a completed purchase.

Key takeaways

  • Portugal selected Lufthansa as its preferred partner for a 44.9% stake in TAP.
  • Lufthansa shares traded at €7.09, down 1.5% from the previous close at 12:12 UTC.

Portugal has selected Lufthansa as its preferred partner to acquire a 44.9% stake in state-owned airline TAP, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro said.

The selection names Lufthansa as the government’s preferred partner; it does not mean the stake purchase has been completed.

At 12:12 UTC, Lufthansa shares traded at €7.09, down 1.5% from the previous close.

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LHATAP Air Portugal
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