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General · 30 May 2026

Castlelake Considers Buying EasyJet Before June Deadline

Castlelake Considers Buying EasyJet Before June Deadline

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Holidaymakers and investors could see changes at the airline if ownership plans move forward. US investment firm Castlelake said on Friday it was weighing a possible offer for EasyJet but hasn’t contacted the carrier’s board, and stressed a deal isn’t certain. UK takeover rules give the Minneapolis-based group, which manages $36bn in assets, until 26 June to decide its next step.

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