Apollo gatecrashes easyJet sale with surprise £5.7bn takeover offer - business live
US private equity firm Apollo agreed to acquire easyJet for £5.7 billion, announced today. The offer of £7.15 per share surpasses a rival bid from Castlelake, which proposed £6.90 per share. Apollo's bid includes a 22% premium over easyJet's closing share price and ensures compliance with EU ownership regulations.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 06:44 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 06:50 UTC
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