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EasyJet Gets £5.7 Billion Apollo Bid Gatecrashing Castlelake

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July 10, 2026

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EasyJet Gets £5.7 Billion Apollo Bid Gatecrashing Castlelake

EasyJet Plc received a fresh offer from private equity firm Apollo Global Management for 715 pence a share that beats a rival proposal from Castlelake LP, a surprise twist in the takeover saga that sets up a possible bidding war between the two US investment funds.

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· Jul 7, 2026

easyJet: Castlelake's Improved Offer Reinforces Our Buy Thesis

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· Jul 10, 2026

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British budget airline EasyJet said Friday it reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion (7.7-billion) takeover by U.S. private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake. The fresh offer signals a bidding battle could now emerge between the two U.S. investors for ownership of the carrier. Apollo’s []...Click to read more

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· Jul 10, 2026

EasyJet Gets £5.7 Billion Apollo Offer in Possible Bidding War

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· Jul 10, 2026

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· Jul 10, 2026

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· Jun 24, 2026

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· Jul 10, 2026

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· Jul 7, 2026

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· Jun 26, 2026

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· Jun 23, 2026

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· Jul 9, 2026

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