IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says - Reuters

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxOZkVDa182MWczc09ReV9idDVXdU9zbjRvN3dUZHdjdFBJaFVZa0tXOUxkTVZ2cWNYMDR5eVVtRmlOVFRmXzhZRE80U2xkTEdfendOWHliTFllVElRSWs3TmFoREVwLXlaVVpBeXhicUY4U01pczh6Z1pHcG52RG8zMU9jOVNYdnZhc3EwM0dMbUJNZ0h1SWgyb2szYkNuS1BJRkVvQXhxd1Z1eno0TFRFWVhqSHlPeFBheFRjVjhsaUw?oc=5" target="_blank">IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

Juergen Kerner, deputy head of Germany's IG Metall union, urges Berlin to secure more than a 25% stake in KNDS's planned €20 billion IPO to ensure parity with France and protect domestic control over technology and jobs.

Juergen Kerner, deputy head of Germany's IG Metall union, emphasizes the need for Germany to match France's holding in KNDS's planned €20 billion IPO to safeguard German technology and jobs.

Juergen Kerner, deputy head of Germany's IG Metall union, warns that a blocking minority of 25% would not suffice if France reduces its stake below 40% in KNDS's planned IPO, potentially leading to Germany losing control over the company.

Juergen Kerner, deputy head of Germany's IG Metall union, emphasizes the need for Germany to match France's holding in the planned €20 billion IPO of KNDS to safeguard German technology and jobs.