EasyJet rejects £4.7bn takeover offer from US investment firm (opens original article in a new tab)

EasyJet rejected a £4.7bn takeover offer from US investment firm Castlelake, which had made three previous approaches. Castlelake's latest proposal offers shareholders 625p per share and claims to comply with EU ownership regulations.

• EasyJet rejected a £4.7bn takeover offer from Castlelake
• Castlelake made three approaches to EasyJet which were all rejected
• EasyJet shareholders would get 625p per share under Castlelake's offer
• Castlelake claims its offer complies with EU regulations on airline ownership