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Talgo posts net loss of 108 million euros due to Renfe penalty

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(Reuters) - Spanish train maker Talgo posted a full-year net loss of 107.9 million euros on Friday, dampened by a 116 million euro penalty imposed by state-owned railway company Renfe following

Talgo Reports €107.9 Million Net Loss Following Renfe Penalty

(Reuters) - Spanish train maker Talgo posted a full-year net loss of 107.9 million euros on Friday, dampened by a 116 million euro penalty imposed by state-owned railway company Renfe following delivery delays.

The firm had reported a net profit of 12.2 million euros a year earlier

Basque steel maker Sidenor earlier this month agreed to buy 29.7% of Talgo, bringing an end to months of rival bids for a stake in the company.

(Reporting by Ana Cantero in Madrid and Mireia Merino and Marta Serafinko in Gdansk; Editing by Kirsten Donovan)

Key Takeaways

  • Talgo reports a €107.9 million net loss for the year.
  • A €116 million penalty from Renfe caused the financial hit.
  • Talgo had a net profit of €12.2 million the previous year.
  • Sidenor acquired a 29.7% stake in Talgo.
  • The acquisition ends months of rival bids for Talgo shares.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Talgo's net loss for the year?
Talgo posted a full-year net loss of 107.9 million euros.
What caused Talgo's significant net loss?
The loss was primarily due to a 116 million euro penalty imposed by Renfe.
How did Talgo's profit compare to the previous year?
The firm had reported a net profit of 12.2 million euros a year earlier.
Who acquired a stake in Talgo recently?
Basque steel maker Sidenor agreed to buy 29.7% of Talgo.
What was the outcome of the stake acquisition by Sidenor?
The acquisition brought an end to months of rival bids for a stake in the company.

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