EasyJet agrees to rival £5.7bn takeover bid

EasyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.7bn takeover bid from US firm Apollo Global Management. The airline rejected a previous offer from Castlelake, citing the superior value of the Apollo proposal for its shareholders.
Image source, Getty Images By Nick Edser Business reporter Published 10 July 2026, 07:30 BST Updated 3 hours ago No-frills airline EasyJet says it has agreed in principle to a £5.7bn takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Global Management - just days after accepting an offer from a rival suitor.
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