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Norway converts part of loan to stake in Norwegian Air

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Posted on May 12, 2025

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COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Norway said on Monday Norwegian Air would pay back half of a convertible loan to the state, and that the remainder of the state's shares in the loan would be converted into

Norwegian Air Converts Part of Loan to Government Stake

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Norway said on Monday Norwegian Air would pay back half of a convertible loan to the state, and that the remainder of the state's shares in the loan would be converted into shares in the airline.

The government said in a statement its stake in the airline would after the conversion total 6.37%.

The state's shares in the convertible loan originates from Norwegian Air's reconstruction in 2021.

(Reporting by Stine Jacobsen, editing by Anna Ringstrom)

Key Takeaways

  • Norwegian Air will repay half of its convertible loan to Norway.
  • The remaining loan will be converted into a 6.37% equity stake.
  • The loan conversion is part of Norwegian Air's 2021 reconstruction.
  • The Norwegian government announced the conversion on Monday.
  • The conversion affects the state's shares in the airline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is Norwegian Air's conversion of part of its loan from the Norwegian government into an equity stake.
What percentage of the airline will the government own?
After the conversion, the Norwegian government will own a 6.37% stake in Norwegian Air.
Why is the loan being converted?
The loan conversion is part of Norwegian Air's financial restructuring plan initiated in 2021.

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