{"id":2030581,"date":"2026-07-06T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2030581"},"modified":"2026-07-06T09:00:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T06:00:24","slug":"easyjet-shares-jump-10-as-board-backs-castlelake-takeover-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2030581","title":{"rendered":"EasyJet shares jump 10% as board backs Castlelake takeover proposal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/82\/64\/78\/1200x675_cmsv2_dfd6fc06-c9c1-563d-aefc-0c367adeb266-9826478.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2907730-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2907730\" data-cid=\"9827401\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2907730-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/82\/74\/01\/189x106_cmsv2_a162004f-7554-5de7-bb47-481e4aeb829d-9827401.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Infertility cases in women to hit 80 million by 2036.\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Health news<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Infertility cases in women to hit 80 million by 2036, study finds\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2907696-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2907696\" data-cid=\"9827220\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2907696-label-pos2-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/81\/70\/19\/189x106_cmsv2_9ea1995c-b722-5894-9448-95df4446b008-9817019.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Tourists cool off at a public water fountain In Paris, Friday, June 26, 2026. \" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Water<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Is France heading for a severe summer drought?\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2907779-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2907779\" data-cid=\"9827608\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2907779-label-pos3-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/82\/76\/08\/189x106_cmsv2_207b6241-679e-5383-9147-1d5bf4932dff-9827608.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"File - 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July 2026 and values easyJet at \u00a36.90 per share in cash. Castlelake is seeking &#8220;to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of easyJet not already held by Castlelake for \u00a36.90 per share in cash, including a partial unlisted share alternative&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>EasyJet shares were trading at around \u00a36.19 at 10.30 CEST on Monday, up more than 10%.<\/p>\n<p>The airline&#8217;s board said it would be minded to recommend an offer to shareholders at that price if Castlelake announces a firm intention to make an offer and the remaining terms and conditions are agreed.<\/p>\n<p>The development follows a series of approaches from Castlelake. easyJet had previously rejected several proposals, including an offer of \u00a36.25 per share.<\/p>\n<p>Castlelake first publicly confirmed at the end of May that it was considering a possible offer for easyJet. The airline responded on 1 June, saying its board had not held discussions with Castlelake and had received no approach or proposal at that stage, indicating that the process began as an unsolicited expression of interest.<\/p>\n<p>The potential takeover comes at a challenging time for the aviation industry, <strong>which is facing higher jet fuel costs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">EasyJet rejects \u20ac5.9bn takeover offer from US private equity firm<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">The jet fuel shock wipes out half of the global airline industry&#8217;s expected profits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>A change in ownership could also raise questions about easyJet&#8217;s future strategy, employment and ticket prices.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, &#8220;Castlelake has emphasised its tremendous respect for easyJet and its people, along with its intention to support its future growth and transformation to a stronger, more resilient European airline for the benefit of all stakeholders if the transaction proceeds to completion&#8221;. The investment firm added that it supported easyJet&#8217;s fleet modernisation programme, which &#8220;it regards as central to the Company&#8217;s long-term competitiveness, efficiency and sustainability objectives&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The possible offer remains subject to several pre-conditions, including satisfactory due diligence and agreement on definitive transaction documentation.<\/p>\n<p>Castlelake now has until 5 pm on Monday, 3 August 2026, to either announce a firm intention to make an offer for easyJet or confirm that it does not intend to proceed.<\/p>\n<p>Castlelake has also confirmed that it would agree to a &#8220;best endeavours&#8221; commitment in any cooperation agreement to obtain the regulatory clearances and approvals required to complete the transaction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>                                  Go to accessibility shortcuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-article-share-comment u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__links 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Castlelake is seeking &#8220;to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of easyJet not already held by Castlelake for \u00a36.90 per share in cash, including a partial unlisted share alternative&#8221;.EasyJet shares were trading at around \u00a36.19 at 10.30 CEST on Monday, up more than 10%.The airline&#8217;s board said it would be minded to recommend an offer to shareholders at that price if Castlelake announces a firm intention to make an offer and the remaining terms and conditions are agreed.The development follows a series of approaches from Castlelake. easyJet had previously rejected several proposals, including an offer of \u00a36.25 per share.Castlelake first publicly confirmed at the end of May that it was considering a possible offer for easyJet. The airline responded on 1 June, saying its board had not held discussions with Castlelake and had received no approach or proposal at that stage, indicating that the process began as an unsolicited expression of interest.The potential takeover comes at a challenging time for the aviation industry, which is facing higher jet fuel costs.A change in ownership could also raise questions about easyJet&#8217;s future strategy, employment and ticket prices.According to the statement, &#8220;Castlelake has emphasised its tremendous respect for easyJet and its people, along with its intention to support its future growth and transformation to a stronger, more resilient European airline for the benefit of all stakeholders if the transaction proceeds to completion&#8221;. 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