Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) has announced plans to increase its shareholding in Aeroméxico (AM, México City International) up to a maximum of 49%. In a statement, the US carrier said it would aim to acquire an additional 32% in AeroMexico via a cash offer of MXP43.59 (USD2.60) per share. Delta's shareholding currently sits at 4.17% with options to acquire an additional 8.1%. Separately, the Delta pension trust holds options to acquire approximately 4.6% of Grupo AeroMéxico.
Following completion of the tender offer, Delta and its pension trust would collectively own and/or have options to acquire up to a total of 49% of the outstanding shares of Grupo AeroMéxico.
“This new investment demonstrates Delta’s confidence in Mexico’s future and deepens our relationship with AeroMéxico, cementing Delta’s long-term commitment to the customers we serve to, from and through Latin America,” Delta President Ed Bastian, said.
Delta intends to commence the tender offer once required regulatory approvals in Mexico and the United States have been obtained. The tender offer will be subject to terms to be disclosed and customary closing conditions, including the acquisition by Delta of a minimum number of shares in the tender offer. The transaction also is subject to approval by the Boards of Directors of Delta and Grupo AeroMéxico.
