EasyJet rejects third takeover bid from Castlelake

UNVERIFIED·Primary source · Financial Times

EasyJet rejected a £4.7bn takeover bid from US private credit group Castlelake. The board stated the offer undervalues the company and its medium-term prospects. Castlelake intends to keep EasyJet as a private business with specific governance structures.

Key Facts

01 — What / Thesis
EasyJet rejects third takeover bid from Castlelake
02 — Who / Subject
EasyJet, Castlelake
03 — Where / Locus
United Kingdom
04 — When / Temporality
June 15, 2026

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