EasyJet Agrees to £5.7bn Takeover by US Firm Apollo
EasyJet has accepted a £5.7 billion acquisition offer from the US-based Apollo following the withdrawal of a competing bidder.
On August 6, 2026, EasyJet, the British no-frills airline, agreed to be acquired by US investment firm Apollo for £5.7 billion. The deal came after a rival suitor exited the bidding process. Details on the terms of the takeover and future plans were not disclosed at the time of announcement.
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