Lufthansa shocks hybrid mart as EC suspends coupon
Deutsche Lufthansa deferred the coupon on its hybrid debt, surprising the market and sending the bonds spiralling down almost nine points. The company said the decision came as the coupon payment would have violated state aid rules in relation to Lufthansa’s bail-out from the German government.
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