Deutsche Lufthansa AG: Release according to Article 40 (1) of the WpHG (the German Securities Trading Act) with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
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Deutsche Lufthansa (OTC:DLAKY) published a major holdings notification under Article 40 (1) WpHG.
BlackRock is subject to the notification obligation after reaching a total of 4.05% of voting rights as of 3 June 2026, including 3.09% via shares and 0.97% via financial instruments.
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Deutsche Lufthansa AG: Release according to Article 40 (1) of the WpHG (the German Securities Trading Act) with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
09. Jun 2026 / 11:10 CET/CEST, transmitted by GlobeNewswire.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
| Name | Deutsche Lufthansa Aktiengesellschaft |
| Street address | Venloer Strasse 151-153 |
| Postal code | 50672 |
| City | Cologne |
| LEI | 529900PH63HYJ86ASW55 |
2. Reason for notification
| Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights |
| Voluntary group notification with triggered threshold on subsidiary level |
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Legal entity
| Name | Location | Country |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | Wilmington, Delaware | US |
4. Name(s) of shareholder(s) holding directly
| Name |
|---|
| N/A |
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached
| 03.06.2026 |
6. Total positions
| % of voting rights attached to shares (total of details on total positions 7.a.) | % of voting rights through instruments (total of details on total positions 7.b.1. + 7.b.2.) | Total of both in % (details on total positions 7.a. + 7.b.) | Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New |
|
|
|
1,202,082,895 |
| Previous notification |
|
|
|
- |
7. Details on total positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
| ISIN | Absolute | In % | ||
| Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) | Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) | Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) | Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) | |
| DE0008232125 | 0 | 35,827,213 |
|
|
| US2515613048 | 0 | 1,294,465 |
|
|
| Total | 37,121,678 |
|
||
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
| Type of instrument | Expiration or maturity date | Exercise or conversion period | Voting rights absolute | Voting rights in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lent Securities (right to recall) | N/A | N/A | 11,330,521 |
|
| Voting rights absolute | Voting rights in % | |||
| Total | 11,330,521 |
|
||
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
| Type of instrument | Expiration or maturity date | Exercise or conversion period | Cash or physical settlement | Voting rights absolute | Voting rights in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract for Difference | N/A | N/A | Cash | 281,455 |
|
| Voting rights absolute | Voting rights in % | ||||
| Total | 281,455 |
|
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8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
| Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer | |
| X | Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity |
| Name |
% of voting rights (if at least |
% of voting rights through instruments (if at least |
Total of both (if at least |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| Trident Merger LLC | |||
| BlackRock Investment Management, LLC | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Advisors, LLC | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| Trident Merger LLC | |||
| BlackRock Investment Management, LLC | |||
| Amethyst Intermediate LLC | |||
| Aperio Holdings LLC | |||
| Aperio Group, LLC | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Canada Holdings ULC | |||
| BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd. | |||
| BlackRock (Singapore) Limited | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Fund Advisors | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Australia Holdco Pty. Ltd. | |||
| BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd. | |||
| BlackRock HK Holdco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 4, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 6, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Delaware Holdings Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, National Association | |||
| SAE Liquidity Fund (GenPar), LLC | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock (Singapore) Holdco Pte. Ltd. | |||
| BlackRock HK Holdco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Lux Finco S. a r.l. | |||
| BlackRock Japan Holdings GK | |||
| BlackRock Japan Co., Ltd. | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock Advisors (UK) Limited | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock Luxembourg Holdco S.a.r.l. | |||
| BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock Luxembourg Holdco S.a.r.l. | |||
| BlackRock (Luxembourg) S.A. | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited | |||
| BlackRock Fund Managers Limited | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. | |||
| BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock International Limited | |||
| BlackRock Life Limited | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock Luxembourg Holdco S.a.r.l. | |||
| BlackRock UK Holdco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Asset Management Schweiz AG | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock Luxembourg Holdco S.a.r.l. | |||
| BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited | |||
| BlackRock Solutions Funds ICAV | |||
| - | |||
| BlackRock, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Saturn Subco, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Finance, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 2, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock Financial Management, Inc. | |||
| BlackRock International Holdings, Inc. | |||
| BR Jersey International Holdings L.P. | |||
| BlackRock Holdco 3, LLC | |||
| BlackRock Cayman 1 LP | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay Finco Limited | |||
| BlackRock Cayman West Bay IV Limited | |||
| BlackRock Group Limited | |||
| BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. | |||
| BlackRock Asset Management Deutschland AG | |||
| iShares (DE) I Investmentaktiengesellschaft mit Teilgesellschaftsvermögen | |||
| - |
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 (3) WpHG
Date of general meeting
Total positions (6.) after general meeting:
| % of voting rights attached to shares | % of voting rights through instruments | Total of both |
|---|---|---|
10. Other useful information
Date
| 08.06.2026 |
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| Language | English |
| Company | Deutsche Lufthansa AG |
| Venloer Straße 151-153. | |
| 50672 Koeln | |
| Germany | |
| Internet | https://www.lufthansagroup.com/investor-relations |
FAQ
What did Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY) disclose in the WpHG Article 40 notification on 9 June 2026?
Deutsche Lufthansa disclosed a change in major holdings under Article 40 WpHG. According to the company, BlackRock reported total voting rights of 4.05%, combining shareholdings and financial instruments as of 3 June 2026.
How large is BlackRock's voting rights stake in Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY) after the June 2026 notification?
BlackRock reported total voting rights of 4.05% in Deutsche Lufthansa. According to the company, this includes 3.09% attached to shares and 0.97% via instruments, representing 1,202,082,895 total voting rights under Section 41 WpHG.
When did BlackRock cross the relevant voting rights threshold in Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY)?
BlackRock crossed or reached the relevant voting rights threshold on 3 June 2026. According to Deutsche Lufthansa, this triggered the Article 40 WpHG notification due to changes in holdings at subsidiary level and the combined share and instrument position.
How did BlackRock's total voting rights in Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY) change versus the previous notification?
BlackRock's total voting rights moved from 4.06% to 4.05%. According to Deutsche Lufthansa, the share-based portion declined from 3.15% to 3.09%, while the instrument-based portion increased from 0.91% to 0.97%.
What types of financial instruments contribute to BlackRock's voting rights in Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY)?
BlackRock's instrument-based voting rights come from lent securities and a contract for difference. According to Deutsche Lufthansa, lent securities with recall rights represent 0.94% of voting rights, while the contract for difference adds 0.02% on a cash-settled basis.