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Easyjet receives "early-stage" takeover interest from private equity

Castlelake said it is in the early stages of considering a possible offer for easyJet without having approached the company's board.

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Private equity group Castlelake has declared it is in the early stages of considering a possible offer for easyJet (LSE:EZJ), though no approach has been made to the company's board.

Castlelake said there can be no certainty that any offer will be made, nor as to the terms on which any offer might be made.

The bidder currently holds 16.24m shares in easyJet, representing approximately 2.14%

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