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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Lufthansa is buying a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion

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Portugal chose Lufthansa over rival bidder Air France-KLM, with Lufthansa's offer valuing TAP at €2.55 billion

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  1. Bloomberg

    Lufthansa Is Said to Be Frontrunner to Buy Minority Stake in TAP (opens Bloomberg)

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    Deutsche Lufthansa AG has emerged as the frontrunner to acquire a minority stake in Portugal’s state-owned airline TAP, according to people familiar with the matter.

  2. Bloomberg

    Portugal Is Said to Pick Lufthansa to Buy Minority Stake in TAP (opens Bloomberg)

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    Portugal selected Deutsche Lufthansa AG to buy a stake of as much as 44.9% in airline TAP, according to people familiar with the matter, giving the government a partner to ensure the state-owned airline’s survival.

  3. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Lufthansa to buy 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal in €1.2B deal (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Lufthansa is buying a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal in a deal valued at 1.3 billion dollars

  4. Quartz

    Lufthansa is buying a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    Portugal chose Lufthansa over rival bidder Air France-KLM, with Lufthansa's offer valuing TAP at €2.55 billion

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