Battle for future of Southend Airport draws to a close as Esken reaches deal with lender Carlyle The deal ends a long period of uncertainty over the future of the airport Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2024
US firm Carlyle to take control of Southend airport after debt deal Essex-based hub to pass into hands of private-equity firm after agreement on £194m debt The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2024
FTSE 100 Live 6 March: Capita losses, Esken to be wound down, markets seen steady ahead of Jeremy Hunt budget The FTSE 100 is set for modest gains when markets open today, as traders await Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget. Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2024
Esken mulls deal to settle debt dispute and secure London Southend Airport's future, but lose majority control Esken “is urgently reviewing and assessing the terms and potential financial impact of the recapitalisation proposal” Evening Standard · Feb 19, 2024
London Southend Airport in debt crisis as lender Carlyle demands urgent repayment of £200m loan Southend owner Esken warns the demand would have 'significant adverse implications' Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024
Half of Gatwick Airport flights during second quarter of this year delayed This was despite the number of flights still being below pre-pandemic levels Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2023
Rio Ferdinand, Mike Ashley and the maker of Hollyoaks: The 17 latest North West deals BusinessLive has rounded up some of the latest top deals you should not miss Birmingham Post · Jun 23, 2023
Esken puts Southend Airport up for sale as it warns on finances The beleaguered owner of Southend Airport has confirmed the site has been put up for sale as it sounded the alarm on the stability of its finances. Evening Standard · Jun 21, 2023