Published on
01/06/2026 - 13:43 GMT+2
British low-cost airline easyJet said it had noted possible takeover interest from US-based private investment firm Castlelake, in a statement released on Monday. The airline's shares surged by more than 12% in early trading following the news.
Castlelake confirmed rumours on Friday, saying that it was "in the early stages of considering a possible offer" and stressed that no approach had yet been made to easyJet's board. "There can be no certainty that any offer will be made, nor as to the terms of any offer."
The British low-cost airline said in a statement that "the Board is clear in its duty of aiming to maximise shareholder value and will consider any proposal, should one be made". However, it added that "in any assessment, the Board will be especially mindful of its valuation and deliverability".
