Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong announced on Wednesday that it will repurchase a 9.57% stake from Qatar Airways for 6.97 billion Hong Kong dollars (897.33 million dollars). This decision came after the Qatari airline expressed its desire to divest from the Hong Kong-based carrier. Qatar Airways had indicated its willingness to sell its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways.
Cathay Pacific to Repurchase Qatar Airways Stake for Nearly $7 Billion
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways is repurchasing a 9.57% stake from Qatar Airways for 6.97 billion Hong Kong dollars. This move follows Qatar Airways' expression of interest to divest from the Hong Kong carrier.