Virgin stake
Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…
Etihad has completed its goal of acquiring a 19.9 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, making it the airline’s second-biggest shareholder.
Yes — the article reports Etihad has completed its goal of gaining the 19.9 per cent stake in Virgin Australia.
No. Etihad is described as the carrier’s second-biggest shareholder. The article does not name the largest shareholder.
Etihad’s 19.9 per cent stake is slightly ahead of Singapore Airlines, which holds 19.83 per cent.
A 19.9 per cent stake is a sizeable minority holding. The article only reports the percentage and ranking; it does not say Etihad has control or a majority stake.
The article mentions Etihad with a 19.9 per cent stake and Singapore Airlines with a 19.83 per cent holding.
No. The article only reports that Etihad completed a 19.9 per cent stake and its ranking as second-biggest shareholder; it does not provide details on operational or strategic impacts.
The difference is very small — Etihad 19.9% versus Singapore Airlines 19.83% (about 0.07 percentage points). The article doesn’t give guidance, but everyday investors may want to monitor shareholder developments and any official announcements for potential implications.

