Australia's Macquarie picks up stakes in UK airports
June 18 (Reuters) - Australia's Macquarie Group (MQG.AX), opens new tab said on Wednesday that its asset management arm has acquired stakes in Bristol, Birmingham and London City airports from Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan for an undisclosed amount.
The investment bank is buying a 55% stake in Bristol airport, 26.5% stake in Birmingham airport and a 25% interest in the London City airport.
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