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Air France-KLM initiates proceedings to take a majority stake in SAS
Paris, 4 July 2025 Air France-KLM initiates proceedings to take a majority stake in SAS Air France-KLM intends to increase its stake in SAS’s share capital, from 19.9% currently to 60.5%, via a full acquisition of the stakes held by Castlelake and Lind Invest. This contemplated transaction reflects the successful turnaround of SAS and the positive results generated by the commercial cooperation initiated in 2024. It would allow Air France-KLM and SAS to fully unlock their synergy potential, conf
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