German investor Kuehne: would prefer deal with Hamburg on HHLA privatisation

Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG

13/09/2023 16:01

BERLIN, Sept 13 (Reuters) - German logistics billionaire
Klaus-Michael Kuehne said that he was examining the submission
of a public takeover bid for HHLA  HHFGn.DE , the main operator
of Hamburg port, but would prefer an agreement with the city of
Hamburg on its privatisation.  
    "We are examining the submission of a public takeover bid,
but would prefer an agreement with the city of Hamburg on
privatisation - be it in the direction of Kuehne Holding, or in
the direction of Hapag-Lloyd  HLAG.DE ," in which he owns a 30%
stake, Kuehne told Reuters in an emailed statement. 
 
 

 (Reporting by Oliver Hirt, Writing by Miranda Murray, Editing
by Rachel More)
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