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Qatar Airways Exits Cathay Pacific Stake in $896M Buyback

11/13/2025

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Qatar Airways will divest its 9.6% stake in Cathay Pacific, ending an eight-year investment.
Cathay will repurchase 643 million shares in a buyback valued at about $896 million, pending shareholder approval.
Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer says the move aligns with optimizing investments for long-term growth.
Swire Pacific and Air China will raise their stakes to 47.7% and 37.8%, respectively.

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Qatar Airways will divest its 9.6% stake in Cathay Pacific, ending an eight-year investment.
Cathay will repurchase 643 million shares in a buyback valued at about $896 million, pending shareholder approval.
Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer says the move aligns with optimizing investments for long-term growth.
Swire Pacific and Air China will raise their stakes to 47.7% and 37.8%, respectively.