Ardian to acquire an additional 10% stake in Heathrow
- Editor
- Feb 26
- 1 min read
Whats Happening:
Ardian, a leading private investment house, has entered into a binding agreement to acquire an additional 10% stake in FGP Topco Ltd, the holding company for Heathrow Airport Holdings Ltd. This follows Ardian's acquisition of a 22.6% stake in December 2024, which made it the largest shareholder of Heathrow. The new acquisition would increase Ardian's ownership to 32.6%.
Key Moves:
Ardian to acquire additional 10% stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings
Transaction follows Ardian's 22.6% stake acquisition in December 2024
Heathrow launched largest investment program in airport's history in February 2025
By The Numbers:
Ardian's stake in Heathrow to increase from 22.6% to 32.6%
Heathrow traffic reached 83.9 million passengers in 2024
Ardian manages or advises $177bn of assets globally
Key Quotes:
"We are delighted to be working with our fellow shareholders, the Heathrow management team and the UK authorities on our shared ambition to deliver sustainable growth of this iconic infrastructure." - Mathias Burghardt, Executive Vice President, CEO of Ardian France and Head of Infrastructure
"We believe there are ways to build, expand and grow in a sustainable way and we will explore these with all stakeholders." - Juan Angoitia, co-head of Infrastructure Europe and Senior Managing Director, Ardian
Bottom Line:
Ardian's increased investment in Heathrow demonstrates its commitment to essential infrastructure in the UK and its belief in the airport's growth potential. The fund's expertise in operating European airports and its focus on sustainable growth align with Heathrow's recent launch of a multi-billion pound investment program, positioning the airport for future expansion and economic benefits across the UK.
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