EasyJet says US takeover bid would be ‘highly opportunistic’
by Lauren Almeida from World news | The Guardian on (#760GZ)
Airline's shares hit highest level in three months as investment group Castlelake says it is considering offer
EasyJet has called a potential 3bn bid by a US investment group highly opportunistic", as shares in the budget airline shot up to their highest level in three months on the takeover interest.
The US private credit firm Castlelake said on Friday it was considering a takeover offer for the airline. On Monday, it said it had already bought a 2.14% stake in the business and its offer would value easyJet at least at 403p a share, or about 3bn overall.
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