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EasyJet Agrees to Takeover Bid

Updated 2026-07-06 09:40 UTC 2 sources Neutral

EasyJet agreed to a $7.3 billion takeover by Castlelake, sending its shares soaring 10%. However, market doubts persist over the deal's viability.

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CNBC

EasyJet shares surged in early dealmaking Monday after it agreed in principle to takeover bid from Castlelake.

2026-07-06 07:43 UTC

MarketWatch

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

2026-07-06 09:30 UTC