United Airlines sells US$1 billion of stock in fresh move to weather pandemic

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United Airlines Holdings Inc on Tuesday announced a stock offering of 39.25 million shares, sending its shares down 3per cent in extended trading.

REUTERS: United Airlines Holdings Inc on Tuesday announced a public offering to raise more than US$1 billion, the first major airline to sell equity to help it survive a sharp travel downturn in the coronavirus pandemic.

In an effort to boost capital and save costs until people start flying again, U.S. airlines have grounded fleets, raised debt, cut executive salaries, asked employees to take unpaid leaves of absence and sought government aid.

 

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