Ryanair Holdings PLC (LON:RYA) shares gained nearly 3% in early Tuesday deals as it was revealed that a US-based value investment fund acquired a noteworthy stake in the company.
The budget airline, in a stock market statement, informed investors that Harris Associates had taken a 3.07% stake, with the 3% reporting threshold being crossed last week.
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It marks something of an endorsement for the ailing airline, coming as Ryanair has moved closer to resolving disputes with its workforce - a deal was reached with Irish pilots last week (albeit it has yet to be voted through by the union) – and as the airline’s shares are down some 30% for the past year.
This morning, Ryanair shares were up 40 cents or 2.85% to trade at €14.28.