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EasyJet shares rose Thursday afternoon after Apollo Global Management said it would buy the U.K. airline after private equity rival Castlelake announced it was withdrawing its bid. Castlelake last month unveiled an improved offer for the London-listed carrier, which was swiftly followed by a larger bid from Apollo.

cnbc.com - 2026-08-06 10:20:10

Castlelake said ​on Thursday it was no ‌longer pursuing a takeover of easyJet , ending its months-long buyout attempt ​of one of Europe's ​biggest budget airlines weeks after a ⁠higher bid from rival ​suitor Apollo Global APO.N.

reuters.com - 2026-08-06 09:17:09

Unions have filed ​a strike notice ‌for all easyJet France cabin crew ​from August ​7 to September 2 ⁠over "deteriorating" work ​conditions, they said ​in a statement on Tuesday.

reuters.com - 2026-08-04 12:30:12

The low-cost airline said Castlelake has until Friday to align its bid with that of rival Apollo.

wsj.com - 2026-08-03 02:42:00

EasyJet on Monday extended the deadline for suitor ​Castlelake to decide whether to make ‌a firm takeover offer, bringing it into line with the deadline facing Apollo as the bidding war for ​the budget carrier enters a decisive ​week.

reuters.com - 2026-08-03 02:34:36

EasyJet reported a 70% year-on-year decline in fiscal third-quarter profit on Thursday. The airline said disruption from the Iran war had increased costs during the quarter.

invezz.com - 2026-07-23 03:24:55

EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) reported a 70% fall in third-quarter profit as the Middle East conflict pushed up fuel costs and weakened booking demand. The low-cost airline, which has also been busy fielding takeover offers in recent weeks, posted headline profit before tax of £85 million for the three months to June, down from £286 million a year earlier.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-23 03:08:13

Results were dragged by higher fuel prices and lower consumer demand due to the Middle East conflict.

wsj.com - 2026-07-23 03:03:00

The European Union is preparing a review of airline ownership rules to prevent foreign investors from gaining effective control of carriers, an EU official said, a move that could complicate U.S. ​bids for low-cost airline easyJet.

reuters.com - 2026-07-22 09:25:03

European budget aviation has spent the better part of the year navigating heavy turbulence. Rising jet fuel costs and geopolitical route disruptions have battered public valuations, pushing market sentiment toward distress levels.

marketbeat.com - 2026-07-14 08:25:12

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theguardian.com - 2026-07-10 09:32:53

London's FTSE 100 inched up on Friday, supported by deal-driven gains in Vodafone and easyJet, though Middle East tensions kept a lid ​on further upside.

reuters.com - 2026-07-10 07:16:08

easyJet share price will be in the spotlight today as a new bid from a giant American private equity company emerged. The stock ended Thursday at 588p, a few points below the weekly high of 621p.

invezz.com - 2026-07-10 03:06:33

The airline said it agreed in principle on a rival takeover deal with asset-management firm Apollo and was withdrawing its recommendation for the proposal by Castlelake.

wsj.com - 2026-07-10 02:58:00

A bidding war has broken out for EasyJet, the British low-cost airline, with the second American private-equity bid.

marketwatch.com - 2026-07-10 02:40:00

British budget carrier easyJet ​said on Friday ‌it had agreed in principle to a rival £5.7 billion ($7.65 ​billion), or £7.15 per-share, takeover ​approach from Apollo Global.

reuters.com - 2026-07-10 02:13:56

EasyJet shares on Monday traded at a discount to the price the U.K. airline says it's reached with an American investment firm on a buyout.

marketwatch.com - 2026-07-06 05:30:00

Shares of easyJet jumped about 10% on Monday to a four-year high after the airline agreed in principle to accept a £5.5 billion ($7.3 billion) takeover offer from US investment firm Castlelake, potentially paving the way for one of the biggest deals in the European aviation sector this year. The budget airline said on Sunday that it was prepared to accept Castlelake's revised offer of £6.90 per share after weeks of negotiations and several rejected bids.

invezz.com - 2026-07-06 04:03:24

EasyJet shares hit a new 52-week high on Monday. The low-cost airline on Sunday agreed in principle to an improved takeover bid from U.S. private equity outfit Castlelake.

cnbc.com - 2026-07-06 03:43:40

Shares in easyJet climbed 12% on ‌Tradegate on Monday after the British budget airline agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion ($7.34 billion) takeover proposal ​from U.S. investment firm Castlelake over the ​weekend.

reuters.com - 2026-07-06 02:43:01

The latest proposal—the fifth from Castlelake—stands at £6.90 a share. This is up from a previous proposal of £6.50 a share.

wsj.com - 2026-07-06 00:01:00

Investors have continued to unwind bearish bets against European airlines over the past month, according to Citi. The bank published fresh positioning data, drawn from its quantitative team, showing how investors are betting on the sector.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-07-02 09:36:50

EasyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) has rejected a fourth takeover proposal from Castlelake, saying the US private equity firm's latest approach still undervalues the airline and raises significant concerns over whether a deal could be completed. The low-cost carrier has nevertheless agreed to provide Castlelake with limited commercial information after concluding that further due diligence could lead to a higher offer that better reflects the company's value.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-25 02:44:40

The airline's board rebuffed a fourth takeover bid from Castlelake, but said it would extend talks and share commercial information to obtain a higher offer.

wsj.com - 2026-06-25 02:42:00

EasyJet and its investors ‌are holding out for at least £600 million ($794.46 million) more from U.S. suitor Castlelake, the Financial ​Times reported on Monday, citing leading shareholders ​and people with knowledge of the ⁠talks.

reuters.com - 2026-06-22 14:08:33

The investment firm urged shareholders to consider the offer as it seeks to take budget airline private.

wsj.com - 2026-06-22 02:50:00

Castlelake on Monday disclosed its £4.74 billion ($6.26 billion) takeover bid for easyJet , backed by former Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew, after the budget carrier rejected ​three proposals from the U.S. investment firm.

reuters.com - 2026-06-22 02:14:51

We believe the recent Castlelake approach has highlighted a disconnect between easyJet's market valuation and the value of its underlying assets. EJTTF's market capitalization remains well below reported book value despite ownership of valuable airport slots, a substantial fleet, and a strong position in European short-haul aviation. Passenger volumes rose 6% and load factors neared 90%, driven by resilient demand and not aggressive discounting, despite headline losses.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-06-12 16:55:59

Airlines face a fuel‑price shock and aging fleets that threaten post‑pandemic recovery, forcing route cuts and raising costs as industry profits plunge and margins tighten across 2026.

feeds.benzinga.com - 2026-06-08 14:20:17

In an interview at the IATA annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith said the airline may need to raise ticket prices to compensate for rising fuel costs sparked by war in the Middle East. The carrier is also looking to reopen routes to the region when it's safer.

youtube.com - 2026-06-08 11:23:01

U.S. investment firm Castlelake is looking at MSC, the world's ​largest shipping group, as a partner in a consortium for a ‌potential takeover bid for British budget airline easyJet , Italian daily Corriere della Sera reported on Thursday.

reuters.com - 2026-06-04 02:17:30

Shares in easyJet PLC (LSE:EZJ) climbed 3.5% after Citi estimated that the airline's aeroplane fleet could be worth double the recent share price. The US investment bank said the company's aircraft assets should help underpin the share price as takeover speculation continues, following the Castlelake announcement that it was exploring a potential bid.

proactiveinvestors.co.uk - 2026-06-02 08:46:53

British budget airline easyJet has caught the eye of U.S. investment firm Castlelake for a possible takeover.

reuters.com - 2026-06-02 01:01:26

British budget ​carrier easyJet ‌said on ​Monday ​it had not ⁠received ​any takeover ​approach from U.S.-based ​investment ​firm Castlelake, L.P., ‌after ⁠the investor said it ​was ​considering ⁠a ​possible offer.

reuters.com - 2026-06-01 02:08:10

U.S.-based investment firm Castlelake, L.P. ​on Friday said ‌it is in early stages of considering ​a possible offer ​for British budget carrier ⁠Easyjet.

reuters.com - 2026-05-29 14:56:22

Italy's antitrust authority said ​on Tuesday it has opened ‌an investigation into easyJet Airline Company Limited over alleged unfair ​business practices.

reuters.com - 2026-05-26 03:00:42

easyJet plc (ESYJY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-25 15:37:08

easyJet plc (ESYJY) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Prepared Remarks Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-23 00:30:44

The FTSE 100 Index has been muted in the past few weeks despite major developments in the UK, including the ongoing political crisis in which Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival. It also reacted mildly to the recent corporate earnings and Bank of England decision.

invezz.com - 2026-05-15 05:10:29