Kuehne: have raised stake in Lufthansa to 17.5%

Kuehne & Nagel's president Kuehne announces the acquisition of ACR Logistics at a news conference in Zurich
Kuehne & Nagel's Klaus Michael Kuehne announces the acquistion of ACR Logistics at a news conference in Zurich, October 17, 2005. REUTERS/Andreas Meier

ZURICH, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kuehne has increased his stake in Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) to 17.5%, Kuehne Holding said on Wednesday.

"This underlines Kuehne Holding's positive view of the company," it added in a statement to Reuters.

Reporting by Oliver Hirt Writing by Paul Carrel Editing by Madeline Chambers

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