L'annuncio di ieri del governo malese, dopo la voluta sospensione degli scambi in borsa: MH diventerà privata.
Malaysia Airlines to be privatized
Malaysia Airlines will be taken into full private ownership as part of a plan to turn the airline around in the wake of the MH370 and MH17 disasters.
The proposal could also see Malaysia Airlines rebranded to help rebuild public confidence.
MAS' state-run parent Khazanah Nasional already holds 69.4% of the airline, and will buy the remaining 30.6% of shares for an estimated $470 million.
The airline would then be radically restructured to improve cash flow.
"We reiterate that the proposed restructuring will critically require all parties to work closely together to undertake what will be a complete overhaul of the national carrier on all relevant aspects," Khazanah said in a statement.
"Nothing less will be required in order to revive our national airline to be profitable as a commercial entity and to serve its function as a critical national development entity."
Malaysia Airlines was in dire financial straits before the loss of flights MH370 and MH17.
The airline has racked up debts approaching $1.5 billion since 2011 and earlier this year analysts were not expecting Malaysia Airlines to break even until 2016.
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