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EasyJet agrees in principle to rival £5.7bn takeover bid

UK · 2026-07-10

Key takeaway

Apollo agrees £5.7bn takeover of EasyJet, outbidding Castlelake.

Step 1Apollo bids £5.7bn for EasyJet, outbidding Castlelake.
Step 2Apollo's acquisition triggers restructuring of EasyJet's supplier contracts and route network.
Step 3UK SMEs in aviation supply chain face contract renegotiations and potential margin compression.
Step 4Consolidation in UK aviation reduces competitive pressure on pricing, potentially raising costs for SMEs reliant on air travel.

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