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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover

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NEWSDECK ANALYSIS
The coverage of EasyJet's takeover broadly agrees on the event itself, but differs in details and framing. Centre outlets like Sky News and BBC World report the takeover in a straightforward manner, while the Guardian Business provides additional context about the US private equity firm. However, another Guardian Business article and the Independent Business report conflicting information, with the former stating a £5bn takeover and the latter mentioning a rejected £4.7 billion bid, highlighting discrepancies in the coverage.
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EasyJet agrees £5.7bn takeover from US private equity firm
Airline says it has accepted offer from Apollo Global Management after rival bidder Castlelake walks away EasyJet has formally agreed to a £5.7bn takeover from US private equity firm Apollo Global Management. The airline announced it had accepted a firm offer on Thursday after a rival bidder, Castlelake, said it would no longer pursue its own attempted acquisition. Continue reading...
6 Aug, 14:56
BBC World
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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
6 Aug, 14:21
Independent Business
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easyJet rejects £4.7 billion takeover bid from US investment firm
The UK airliner branded Castlelake’s initial interest as ‘highly opportunistic’ in its first response
22 Jun, 07:42
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FT UK
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Apollo’s upmarket plans for easyJet after £5.7bn takeover
Airline will charge for extra services and feed long-haul carriers under proposals
7 Aug, 12:18
Sky News
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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover
EasyJet has agreed to a deal to sell the airline for around £5.7bn ($7.7bn) to a US-based investment firm.
6 Aug, 18:11
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