EasyJet (EZJ) Agrees to £5.2bn Takeover Proposal with Castlelake

EasyJet (EZJ) has reached an agreement in principle for a potential £5.2 billion takeover deal with US investment firm Castlelake. The proposed offer is valued at £6.90 per share. Castlelake currently owns approximately 2.14% of EasyJet through its managed funds. The deal requires Castlelake to obtain regulatory clearances and shareholder approval before proceeding, with a firm offer due by August 3. EasyJet's shares closed at £5.58, representing a significant drop of over 30% in the past year due to market impacts.