Interested parties are targeting Lufthansa's equities that belong to the Bundesbank
German Government's Lufthansa Share Sale Remains Undecided
In a recent development, Lufthansa, Germany's major airline, has reached an agreement with the Economic Stabilization Fund (WSF). However, neither Lufthansa nor the Federal Ministry of Finance has commented on the details of this agreement.
The expected timeline for the sale of the German government's Lufthansa share package to qualified investors is yet to be determined. While the German government has been involved in support measures for airlines like Condor during the COVID-19 pandemic, no new announcements about an imminent government divestment of Lufthansa shares have been made as of August 2025.
The WSF's stake in Lufthansa has been reduced from its initial 20% to 14.09% due to a capital increase of around two billion euros in October 2021. This reduction in stake has opened the door for potential sales to both existing shareholders and qualified investors.
Initial interest in the Lufthansa share package has been shown by investors, including sovereign wealth funds. The sale could take place as early as April or May, but the exact timeline and price expectations are still undecided.
The WSF has the flexibility to sell shares widely or in larger packages to qualified investors. The German state currently holds 14.09% of Lufthansa shares via the Economic Stabilization Fund, a stake it initially entered in mid-2020.
The federal government is expected to exit Lufthansa by the latest in October next year. Despite the uncertainty, the WSF is anticipating a premium on the current price for the sale.
For those interested in the most current details on this government share sale, it might be necessary to consult specialized financial news sources or official German government announcements that focus on state asset privatization plans. Such transactions are usually significant and announced formally outside the airline operational updates and earnings reports.
In summary, while the details of the Lufthansa share sale are still under discussion, the German government's stake in the airline via the WSF has been reduced, and there is interest from investors. The exact timeline and price for the sale remain undecided.
- The potential sale of Lufthansa shares by the German government could attract both existing shareholders and qualified investors due to the anticipated premium on the current price, which could lead to further investment opportunities within the business sector.
- Despite the undecided timeline for the official sale of Lufthansa shares by the German government, the reduction in the Economic Stabilization Fund's (WSF) stake has opened up possibilities for financing the transaction through various transport-related industries, such as sovereign wealth funds.
