CHThe British low-cost airline EasyJet has agreed to be acquired by the US financial investor Apollo Global Management after a competitive bidding process. Apollo secured support from EasyJet’s management and founding family Haji-Ioannou for its offer of over £5.7 billion (€6.7 billion). Competing bidder Castlelake had previously withdrawn its bid after submitting five offers. The stock price initially dropped upon news of Castlelake’s withdrawal but surged afterward once the agreement with Apollo was announced. The share price has more than doubled since mid-May when it hit a multi-year low.
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