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EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer

BBC Business · Jun 22, 2026, 10:29 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".

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EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer

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