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Lufthansa Group Makes Investment in airBaltic with Minority Stake

Saskia Foster
Last updated: 30 January 2025 12:00
By Saskia Foster
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Lufthansa Group strengthens partnership by acquiring minority stake in airBaltic
The minority stake shows that Lufthansa Group is making further investments in the future of airBaltic © Lufthansa Group
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Lufthansa Group is further investing in the future of airBaltic. The German aviation giant signed an agreement on January 29, to invest 14 million euros in exchange for a 10% convertible share in airBaltic. This acquisition is an extension of an existing wet lease agreement between the two airlines. The investment has many strategic implications for the Lufthansa Group, including a seat on airBaltic’s Supervisory Board.

Key Details of the Investment

In addition to gaining a seat on airBaltic’s Supervisory Board, Lufthansa Group’s acquired stake will also have the potential to convert into ordinary shares upon a future initial public offering (IPO). Post- IPO, Lufthansa’s stake is going to amount to at least 5%, depending on market valuation. The investment is a strategic one as it builds upon Lufthansa Group’s recent extension of its wet lease partnership with airBaltic.

The German national carrier has extended its wet lease with airBaltic for an additional three years beyond the summer 2025 period. This arrangement allows Lufthansa to flexibly deploy up to 21 of airBaltic’s Airbus A220-300 aircraft during the summer and five in the winter. These wet lease services allows Lufthansa to strengthen its network stability and streamline operations across various markets.

Lufthansa Group strengthens investor relations.
Lufthansa to flexibly deploy up to 21 of airBaltic’s Airbus A220-300 aircraft during summer peaks © Lufthansa Group

Financial and Operational Context

The deal is expected to provide airBaltic with the additional funding needed to support its overall growth plans. The Latvian airline has been planning a EUR 300 million fund-raise through an IPO to finance its future growth. The airline currently operates a fleet of 50 Airbus A220 aircraft and is majority-owned by the Latvian state.

For Lufthansa, the partnership follows a pattern of strategic investments across Europe. This deal with airBaltic succeeds the recent finalisation of a 41% stake purchase in Italian flag carrier ITA Airways.

This development strengthens the existing partnership between the two airlines and positions Lufthansa for greater influence in the Baltic region. The deal, which is subject to antitrust review, will be closing in the second quarter of 2025.

Do you think this partnership will be profitable for both parties? Let us know in the comments

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Aviation Reporter - Saskia is an English and Philosophy Major with a background in copy-editing and translation of the German language. She is an avid traveller and keen writer.
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