[HIGHLIGHTS] Lufthansa will buy 41% of Ita for 325 million

Lufthansa will acquire 41% of Ita Airways through a capital increase of 325 million euros. The German carrier has reached an "agreement in principle" with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) The purchase price of the remaining shares will be based on the development of ita Airways' business.

"The contractual finalization of the agreement is expected shortly," explains the German group in a note to its shareholders. (ANSA) - ROME, 25 MAY - Lufthinsa will. acquire 41 per cent of ItAAirways through a. capital increase.