The French company operates a total of 65 airports in 13 countries around the world. According to the newsletter, the Hungarian government was originally thinking about partners outside the EU – China, Qatar – but had to abandon this due to Western pressure.
According to Telex sources
Vinci would be a minority owner alongside the Hungarian state, but would enter with financing above the ownership ratio, for which in exchange it would be an operating partner and would receive management rights.
Apparently, the purchase price will not be high, but by converting the loans, the buyers would still pay above the industry standards, the paper claims.
According to one source, the final commitment to purchase the airport should be made at the beginning of December.
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