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EasyJet Agrees to $6.9 Billion Sale to US Private Equity Firm Castlelake
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First reported by Calcalist · 22 hours ago
What happened
British low-cost airline EasyJet has agreed in principle to a $6.9 billion sale to US private equity firm Castlelake, pending regulatory approval. The deal aims to revitalize EasyJet amid challenges from Brexit, the pandemic, and rising fuel costs. EasyJet recently canceled flights to Israel, with no immediate plans to resume service there.
- 01EasyJet agrees to $6.9 billion sale to US firm Castlelake, pending regulatory approval.
- 02Clash with Brexit and pandemic led to over 50% drop in EasyJet’s share price since 2016.
- 03Clastalake brings airline restructuring experience and aims to upgrade EasyJet’s fleet and operations.
- 04Regulatory rules require Castlelake to partner with a European entity holding 51% ownership.
- 05EasyJet canceled flights to Israel for summer 2024, unlikely to resume soon due to market challenges.
- 06Deal deadline extended to August 3 for final offer and approvals.
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