Italy has picked a group led by U.S. private equity fund Certares, backed by Air France-KLM and Delta Air Lines Inc , for exclusive talks on buying a majority stake in ITA Airways, the Treasury said on Wednesday.
The offer, details of which were not made public, would leave the Treasury with "at least" a 40% stake in ITA and the right to appoint the company's chairman and exercise a veto on certain "strategic choices", a source told Reuters.
"We take note of the decision. We are still convinced our offer with MSC is the better solution," a Lufthansa spokesperson said, adding Italy had chosen the option that retained greater state influence. MSC declined to comment. "From an investor perspective, it's a relief," he added, noting concerns over predecessor Alitalia's history of running up losses.
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