Air France-KLM Begins Process to Take Majority Control of SAS
The carrier group will acquire the stakes held by Castlelake LP and Lind Invest for an amount that will be determined by SAS's financial performance at closing, Air France-KLM said in a statement. The Danish government will continue to hold 26.4% in SAS and retains its board seats, according to the statement.
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