WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2026|No. 7271

Business · Takeover

EasyJet Agrees to £5.7bn Takeover by Apollo Management, Surpassing Rival Bid

EasyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.7bn takeover by US firm Apollo Management, offering shareholders £7.15 per share and outbidding a previous offer from Castlelake.

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EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by Apollo Management, topping a rival bid.

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EasyJet agrees in principle to rival £5.7bn takeover bid

No-frills airline EasyJet says it has agreed in principle to a £5.7bn takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Management.

The bid trumps a previous bid from US investment firm Castlelake that EasyJet had also agreed to in principle at the weekend.

EasyJet said that under the Apollo proposal, shareholders would receive £7.15 per share, compared to £6.90 under the Castlelake offer.

The airline said Apollo's offer delivered "a superior outcome" for its shareholders and as a result it was "no longer minded" to recommend the Castlelake bid.

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EasyJet has secured a lucrative £5.7bn takeover deal with Apollo Management, delivering a superior return for shareholders. The offer of £7.15 per share represents a marked improvement over the previous Castlelake bid of £6.90, reflecting strong investor confidence in the airline's value. This acquisition by a major US investment firm signals a vote of confidence in the low-cost carrier's business model and future prospects. Shareholders stand to benefit significantly, while employees and customers may see new opportunities under Apollo's stewardship.

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EasyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.7bn takeover proposal from Apollo Management, trumping an earlier bid from Castlelake. Under the terms, shareholders would receive £7.15 per share, compared to Castlelake's £6.90 per share. EasyJet stated that Apollo's offer delivers a superior outcome for shareholders and that it is no longer minded to recommend the Castlelake bid.

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EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by Apollo Management, marking the second time the airline has accepted a bid in days. The rapid succession of offers raises questions about the company's stability and long-term independence. While shareholders may benefit from the price increase, the takeover by a US private equity firm could lead to cost-cutting measures and operational changes that might affect employees and service quality.

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EasyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.7bn takeover proposal from Apollo Management, trumping an earlier bid from Castlelake. Under the terms, shareholders would receive £7.15 per share, compared to Castlelake's £6.90 per share. EasyJet stated that Apollo's offer delivers a superior outcome for shareholders and that it is no longer minded to recommend the Castlelake bid.

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