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TAP sold 49% stake in SPdH's handling operations for one euro
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TAP sold 49% stake in SPdH's handling operations for one euro

Jornal de Negócios14 September 2026 at 10:42

TAP sold the 49% stake it held in SPdH, also known as Menzies, for a symbolic value of just one euro. The operation took place within the framework of a restructuring process of the Portuguese airline, which had already gone through an insolvency plan.

SPdH is a handling company (ground assistance) that operates at Portuguese airports. The sale of this stake is part of TAP's strategy to reduce its asset portfolio and focus on its core air transport operations.

The sale for one euro reflects the company's difficult financial situation, which resulted from the previous insolvency plan and the economic difficulties faced by the airline in recent years. This sale represents another step in TAP's restructuring process.

Why this matters

This sale reflects the consequences of TAP's insolvency and restructuring plan, indicating that the company continues to divest assets to stabilize its finances. The transaction may affect handling operations at Lisbon airport and SPdH workers, although the symbolic value suggests that the main objective was to eliminate a liability from TAP's balance sheet.

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