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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
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EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover bid from the US investment firm Apollo, following the withdrawal of a competing offer from Castlelake. The deal aims to leverage Apollo's aviation experience to accelerate EasyJet's commercial and operational growth.
Image source, Getty Images Published 6 August 2026, 15:21 BST Updated 6 minutes ago EasyJet has agreed to be taken over in a £5.7bn deal by US firm Apollo.
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