Leeds Bradford Airport is currently majority-owned by the Spanish airport operator Aena , which has agreed to acquire a 51% stake in a holding company that owns 100% of the airport. The remaining 49% of that holding company is owned by infrastructure investor InfraBridge (previously the ultimate owner before the Aena deal).

Current ownership

  • A newly created holding company owns 100% of Leeds Bradford Airport.
  • Aena holds 51% of this holding company, making it the majority owner and controller of the airport.
  • InfraBridge retains 49% of the holding company and remains a significant minority shareholder and strategic partner.

Status and timing

  • The transaction value is about £270 million for Aena’s 51% stake in the holding company covering Leeds Bradford and a stake in Newcastle Airport.
  • Completion is subject to standard regulatory approvals; until completion, InfraBridge remains the existing owner, but Aena is publicly identified as the incoming majority owner.

Background context

  • Leeds Bradford Airport was previously sold to private equity firm Bridgepoint Capital in 2007 and then to AMP Capital (now InfraBridge) in 2017.
  • InfraBridge, through its airport investment structure, has been the ultimate owner prior to the agreement with Aena and will continue as a key shareholder after the deal closes.

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