London, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - EasyJet shares soar on possible takeover bid

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2026-06-01

EasyJet's share price jumped more than 10 percent Monday after the British no-frills airline denounced as "opportunistic" a possible takeover bid from a US private equity firm. Castlelake, which owns 2.14 percent of EasyJet, revealed late Friday that it was considering an offer for the carrier, which operates mainly across Europe. EasyJet slammed what it called the "highly opportunistic timing" by Castlelake after falls to its share price and dee......

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