Easyjet accepts takeover offer from Castlelake
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Easyjet, Castlelake
London, UK
July 5, 2026
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Easyjet has agreed in principle to the fifth takeover offer from US investor Castlelake. The offer values the airline at 5.2 billion pounds (approx. 6.1 billion euros). Castlelake will partner with aviation managers Peter Bellew and Mark Breen to navigate ownership regulations.
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