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Iberia takeover delayed

01 December 2007

Read more: Iberia takeover consolidation Caja Madrid Gala Capital Partners Equity Air France-KLM

 Consolidation among the European airlines has been stalled. The anticipated takeover of Iberia was delayed when a bidding war ensued during November.

Adding to the debate, Caja Madrid, a Spanish savings bank with a 23% shareholding in Iberia, said that the airline should remain in Spanish ownership. The bank has purchased shares...


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