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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Holly Williams

easyJet responds to takeover rumours from US investment giant

Budget airline easyJet has branded a possible takeover approach from US investment fund Castlelake as "highly opportunistic", confirming it has not held talks with the firm.

Private credit company Castlelake revealed late on Friday, after the London stock market close, that it was in the early stages of considering an offer for easyJet, though it had not yet approached the airline’s board.

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