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EasyJet rejects fourth takeover offer

BBC Business · Jun 25, 2026, 10:27 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Published38 minutes ago Easy Jet has rejected a fourth takeover offer worth £4.93bn from Castlelake.
  • The low-cost Luton-based airline said the US investment firm's bid was worth £6.50 a share, compared with the previous offers of £5.60, £6 and £6.25 a share.
  • A spokesperson said it was giving Castlelake until 17:00 BST on 5 July to make a firm offer or walk away.

Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire Published38 minutes ago Easy Jet has rejected a fourth takeover offer worth £4.93bn from Castlelake.

The low-cost Luton-based airline said the US investment firm's bid was worth £6.50 a share, compared with the previous offers of £5.60, £6 and £6.25 a share.

A spokesperson said it was giving Castlelake until 17:00 BST on 5 July to make a firm offer or walk away.

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