EasyJet accepts takeover offer from by private equity firm Apollo amid apparent bidding war with Castlerock
- Updated on: July 10, 2026 / 6:23 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google British budget airline EasyJet said Friday it reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by U.
- private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake.
- The fresh offer signals a bidding battle could now emerge between the two U.
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- Updated on: July 10, 2026 / 6:23 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google British budget airline EasyJet said Friday it reached an agreement in principle for a £5.7-billion ($7.7-billion) takeover by U.
- private equity firm Apollo, topping a rival offer from fellow American private equity investor Castlelake.
- The fresh offer signals a bidding battle could now emerge between the two U.
Sources: CBS News