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About Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft

Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft is the parent company of the Lufthansa Group, one of Europe’s leading airline groups, listed on Xetra/Frankfurt (DAX/MDAX/SDAX) in Germany. The company is headquartered in Cologne and operates a multi-airline business model focused on passenger air transport and cargo, supported by higher-margin aviation maintenance, logistics and selected group services. For international equity investors, Lufthansa is best understood as an integrated aviation and mobility platform, with earnings exposed to business and leisure demand, fuel prices, foreign exchange, and passenger yield trends. The company in its modern form traces its roots to 1953, building on Germany’s long aviation heritage. Over time, Lufthansa developed a broad European and intercontinental network centered on major hubs such as Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna and Brussels. It is a founding member of Star Alliance, which strengthens global connectivity, corporate travel appeal and network relevance versus other European network carriers and Gulf airlines. Lufthansa Group is organized around several core business segments. Passenger Airlines includes Lufthansa Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Discover Airlines and other regional or leisure carriers. Logistics covers Lufthansa Cargo and specialized freight-related activities. MRO is anchored by Lufthansa Technik, a globally recognized provider of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. The group also reports Additional Businesses, including central group functions and related services. This diversification matters because it helps reduce the cyclicality of pure airline operations, particularly through MRO and cargo. Geographically, Lufthansa is primarily exposed to Europe, while also maintaining substantial transatlantic and long-haul operations across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. Germany remains its key home market and a strategic anchor for traffic, capacity planning and brand strength, but the group’s footprint is clearly global. Recent news points to ongoing strategic execution. The group reported record revenue in 2025 and an improved adjusted operating result. It also advanced the integration of ITA Airways, strengthening its presence in Southern Europe. In parallel, Lufthansa continues a large fleet-modernization program and a broader operational reset aimed at improving efficiency and brand positioning. These developments support the investment case, even though the share remains sensitive to fuel costs, labor negotiations and disruption risk across the aviation sector.