EasyJet

EasyJet is a British low-cost airline that operates short-haul flights across Europe and beyond. It is known for its orange branding and has been a major player in the European budget travel market.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now because it has agreed to a £5.7 billion takeover by the US private equity firm Apollo.

Latest on EasyJet

• EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
• EasyJet: orange upstart that changed flying prepares to go private
• Apollo trumps Castlelake with £5.7bn deal to buy easyJet
• Bidding war breaks out for easyJet as Apollo tops rival private-equity group’s bid
• easyJet Agrees in Principle to $7.6 Billion Takeover Deal From Apollo
• EasyJet reaches outline agreement on £5.5bn takeover by Castlelake
• was withdrawing its recommendation for the proposal by Castlelake
• agreed in principle to a rival takeover deal with asset-management firm Apollo

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