EasyJet agrees $7.7 billion takeover by Apollo as Castlelake walks away
A $7.7 billion acquisition agreement marks a major shift for EasyJet as private equity interest in the budget airline sector intensifies.
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A $7.7 billion acquisition agreement marks a major shift for EasyJet as private equity interest in the budget airline sector intensifies.
EasyJet shares climb following a surprise $7.7 billion takeover agreement with the US-based private equity firm Apollo.
EasyJet has agreed in principle to a takeover bid by U.S. investment firm Castlelake, sparking a surge in the airline's share price.