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Ferrovial closes sale of 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airport for 2 billion euros

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Posted on December 12, 2024

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(Reuters) - Spanish construction giant Ferrovial said on Thursday it closed the sale of a 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings for 2 billion euros ($2.10 billion) to French investment firm Ardian

Ferrovial Finalizes €2 Billion Sale of Heathrow Stake

(Reuters) - Spanish construction giant Ferrovial said on Thursday it closed the sale of a 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings for 2 billion euros ($2.10 billion) to French investment firm Ardian and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF.

Other shareholders of FGP Topco Ltd, the parent company of Heathrow Airport Holdings, sold an additional 17.87% stake, taking Ardian and PIF's purchase up to 4 billion euros for 37.62%, Ferrovial said.

($1 = 0.9538 euros)

(Reporting by Nilutpal Timsina and Joan Faus; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)

Key Takeaways

  • Ferrovial sold a 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airport.
  • The sale was made to Ardian and Saudi Arabia's PIF.
  • The transaction was valued at 2 billion euros.
  • Additional shares were sold by other shareholders.
  • Total investment by Ardian and PIF reached 4 billion euros.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the sale of Ferrovial's 19.75% stake in Heathrow Airport to Ardian and PIF for €2 billion.
Who are the buyers of the Heathrow stake?
The buyers are French investment firm Ardian and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF.
How much was the total investment by Ardian and PIF?
Ardian and PIF's total investment reached 4 billion euros for a 37.62% stake.

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