State Treasury tries to reach deal on Swissair's LOT stake

"A good solution would be that the Swissair stake, managed by the receiver, is purchased by one of investment funds. Such solution would boost the firm's value within 3-5 years and diminish the risk of acquisition by direct regional competitors," said a person close to the company. According to some experts, it would be best if the shares were purchased by an investment fund or alternatively a non-European airline such as Singapore Airlines or United Airlines. However, "Lufthansa posts very good results and shows its expertise in management. [...] LOT is a small firm operating just 30 planes in Europe, and therefore I am amused with the imperial plans of the airline and fears of acquisition by competition," said Władysław Rydzykowski of the Gdańsk University. Despite the bear market, the concept of floating some shares should not be abandoned as much can change before LOT enters the floor.