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EasyJet shares reveal deal risk as $7.3 billion takeover advances
Key takeaway
EasyJet agrees £5.5bn takeover by Castlelake; stock trades below offer on regulatory risk.
- Step 11st-order: Castlelake offers £5.5bn for EasyJet; stock jumps but stays below offer.
- Step 22nd-order: EU ownership rules create regulatory uncertainty, widening the arbitrage spread.
- Step 33rd-order: If deal closes, EasyJet's supply chain and route strategy may shift under new ownership.
Source: Economic Times (Markets)
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