Castlelake says potential offer for UK’s EasyJet would gain rapid clearance
By Jon Menon ( June 22, 2026, 12:37 GMT | Insight) -- Castlelake said that its potential £4.7 billion offer to buy Britain’s EasyJet would rapidly pass regulatory hurdles as it appealed to the airline’s shareholders to assess and support the approach. The US alternative investment company said EasyJet had rejected three proposals and was unwilling to engage meaningfully. The airline said that Castlelake’s offer undervalues it.Castlelake said that its potential £4.7 billion ($6.2 billion) offer to buy Britain’s EasyJet would rapidly pass regulatory hurdles, as it appealed to the airline’s shareholders to assess and support the approach....
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