Deal facts
- Buyer
- Castlelake, L.P.
- Target
- easyJet (EZJ)
- Deal value
- Not disclosed
- Announced
- 1 June 2026
- Status
- Firm intention
- Sector
- Logistics & Transport
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Consideration
- Not stated
Sources
Castlelake, L.P. has agreed to acquire easyJet in a transaction valued at undisclosed terms. The US-based private equity firm is targeting the UK logistics and transport operator, with the deal announced on 1 June 2026. No specific consideration type or financial value has been reported for this potential acquisition. The transaction remains in a preliminary stage, with the last recorded status indicating a possible offer rather than a completed agreement.
The deal structure involves a cross-border acquisition where an American investor seeks to take control of a British carrier. Regulatory approval is required before the transaction can proceed to completion. As of the latest update, the parties have not confirmed a final closing date or the specific financial details of the proposed deal. The outcome of this potential acquisition remains pending further developments and official confirmation from both sides regarding the final terms.
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Rule 2.7 of the Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer, in which case the announcement will be treated as a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. This deadline will only be extended with the consent of the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers in accordance with Rule 2.6(c) of the Code. A further announcement will be made as and when appropriate. Enquiries:
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