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Bidding War Erupts for EasyJet

Updated 2026-07-10 06:55 UTC 2 sources Neutral

A bidding war has emerged for budget carrier easyJet, with Apollo and Castlelake both submitting takeover offers. This competition signals a significant interest in the company’s future direction.

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MarketWatch

Bidding war breaks out for easyJet as Apollo tops rival private-equity group’s bid

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

2026-07-10 06:40 UTC

CNBC

EasyJet weighs $7.7 billion rival takeover offer from Apollo amid Castlelake interest

A bidding war has broken out for budget carrier easyJet after Apollo and Castlelake have both submitted takeover offers.

2026-07-10 06:44 UTC