South African Airways's (SAA) board of directors have outlined a plan to place the company into business rescue at the earliest opportunity.
The SAA board of directors and the executive committee have been in consultations with the shareholder, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), in an effort to find a solution to our company’s well-documented financial challenges.
The considered and unanimous conclusion has been to place the company into business rescue in order to create a better return for the company’s creditors and shareholders, than would result from any other available solution.
Furthermore, the company is seeking to minimise the destruction of value across its subsidiaries and provide the best prospects for selected activities within the group to continue operating successfully.
SAA understands that this decision presents many challenges and uncertainties for its staff. The company will engage in targeted communication and support for all employee groups at this difficult time.
The board of directors will also announce the appointment of business practitioners in the near future, and provide media updates as and when appropriate.
It is important to point out that services operated by SAA’s subsidiary airline, Mango, will continue as usual and as scheduled.