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State-owned\u00a0Qatar\u00a0Airways\u00a0has decided to sell its\u00a0entire\u00a0stake\u00a0in\u00a0Cathay\u00a0Pacific\u00a0Airways\u00a0for about $897\u00a0million\u00a0(HK$6.97 billion), marking its complete exit from Hong Kong\u2019s flagship airline after eight years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathay said late on Wednesday that the Doha-based carrier had approached it about selling its entire 9.7% stake, and it would repurchase the shareholding through a buyback at HK$10.8374 per share, roughly a 4% discount to its last closing share price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gulf carrier had\u00a0bought the\u00a0stake<\/a>\u00a0in November 2017 from Hong Kong\u2019s\u00a0Kingboard Chemical Holdings, making it the third-largest shareholder in\u00a0Cathay\u00a0after\u00a0Swire\u00a0Pacific\u00a0and\u00a0Air China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was Qatar Airways\u2019 first major investment in an Asian airline and was aimed at boosting its global influence and increasing traffic through its Doha hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said the exit reflected the company\u2019s disciplined portfolio strategy and followed a period of strong results, allowing the company to optimize investments and position itself for long-term growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Middle Eastern airline has pursued a strategy of investing in airlines worldwide to strengthen its competitive position, including in British\u00a0Airways\u00a0parent\u00a0IAG, South American carrier\u00a0LATAM\u00a0and Virgin Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathay is paying roughly a 35% premium over the price Qatar Airways originally paid for the stake to buy it back. The Hong Kong carrier said it would fund the deal through internal resources and existing credit lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathay Chairman Patrick Healy said the stake buyback reflected \u201cstrong\u201d confidence in the company\u2019s future. The airline has laid out an investment plan of HK$100 billion over seven years that includes fleet renewal, cabin products and lounges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the deal is approved, controlling shareholder Swire Pacific\u2019s stake in Cathay will rise to 47.69% from 43.12%, while Air China\u2019s shareholding will increase to 31.78% from 28.74%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cathay and Qatar Airways said they would continue their partnership through the oneworld Alliance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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