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EasyJet rejects £4.7bn takeover bid from Castlelake

US private credit group goes public with latest 625p-a-share offer after airline’s board refuses to engage

EasyJet rejects £4.7bn takeover bid from Castlelake

TL;DR

  • EasyJet's board has rejected a takeover offer from Castlelake.
  • The offer from the US private credit group is 625 pence per share.
  • The proposed acquisition values EasyJet at £4.7 billion.
  • EasyJet's board has refused to engage with Castlelake's offer.