# Airbus sells its 49% stake in Atlas Elektronik to thyssenkrupp

Airbus Defence and Space has agreed to sell its 49 percent share in Atlas Elektronik Group to thyssenkrupp AG, making thyssenkrupp the sole owner of the maritime technology supplier.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-01-12
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: maritime technology
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Airbus Defence and Space](https://endata.com/companies/16608.md)
- [Thyssenkrupp](https://endata.com/companies/833.md) (acquirer)
- [Airbus Defence and Space](https://endata.com/companies/16608.md) (target)
- [Atlas Elektronik](https://endata.com/companies/16609.md) (target)

## Sources

- [airbus.com](https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2017-01-airbus-sells-its-shares-in-atlas-elektronik), 2017-01-12: "Airbus Defence and Space has entered into an agreement to sell its 49 percent share in Atlas Elektronik Group to thyssenkrupp AG based in Essen, Germany."
- [naval-technology.com](https://www.naval-technology.com/news/newsairbus-to-sell-49-stake-in-atlas-elektronik-to-thyssenkrupp-5716374/), 2017-01-15: "Airbus Defence and Space has sold the remaining 49% of its shares as part of its divestment programme, which will enable the company to focus on its core business interests."

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