EasyJet reaches 'agreement in principle' over potential takeover
The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
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"the financial terms of the proposed offer are at a value that the Board would be minded to recommend to EasyJet shareholders"
— EasyJet's board of directors , Executive
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The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
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