US private equity firm Apollo has made a surprise offer for easyJet, trumping Castlelake's bid with a higher price of 715p per share (£5.7bn). This has initiated a competitive auction, relieving easyJet's board. Apollo is seen as a favorite due to its appeal to founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou and its larger scale compared to Castlelake.
Zwei US-Finanzgiganten, Castlelake und Apollo, buhlen um die britische Billigfluglinie Easyjet. Experten sehen darin eine Chance für Low-Cost-Carrier wie Ryanair und Wizz Air, während steigende Ticketpreise erwartet werden. EU-Recht könnte den Deal jedoch erschweren.
ABD'li özel sermaye firması Apollo, easyJet'i 5,7 milyar sterlin nakit teklifle satın almak için Castlelake'i geride bıraktı. Yönetim kurulu, hisse başına 7,15 sterlinlik teklifi hissedarlarına tavsiye etmeyi planlıyor.
Easyjet-Aktionäre sollen das Angebot von Apollo annehmen, da es einen höheren Barwert als das von Castlelake bietet. Der Wettbewerb dreht sich um Preis und strategischen Kurs der Fluggesellschaft, die unter gestiegenen Kerosinpreisen und sinkender Nachfrage leidet.
Die britische Billigfluggesellschaft Easyjet hat überraschend ein Übernahmeangebot des Finanzinvestors Apollo Global angenommen und damit Castlelake ausgestochen. Apollo bewertet Easyjet mit 5,7 Milliarden Pfund.
EasyJet's board has accepted Apollo Global Management's cash offer of £7.15 per share, valuing the airline at £5.7 billion, surpassing Castlelake's previous bid. The airline faces regulatory hurdles within EU law regarding ownership and control.
No-frills airline EasyJet has received a £5.7bn takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Management, surpassing a previous offer from Castlelake. Apollo's offer of £7.15 per share is considered superior to Castlelake's £6.90 per share bid.
La compagnie aérienne britannique EasyJet a annoncé un accord de principe pour un rachat par le fonds américain Apollo à 5,7 milliards de livres, offrant de meilleures conditions que Castlelake. Apollo valorise l'entreprise à 7,15 livres par action.
Der US-Investor Apollo hat ein höheres Übernahmeangebot für Easyjet vorgelegt als Castlelake. Apollo bewertet die Fluggesellschaft mit bis zu 6,4 Milliarden Euro. Die Easyjet-Aktie stieg daraufhin um 70 Prozent.
Der Rivale Apollo macht dem US-Finanzinvestor Castlelake bei der Übernahme des Billigfliegers Easyjet Konkurrenz. Apollo bietet 7,15 Pfund je Aktie, was Easyjet nun unterstützt. Die Aktie stieg um 13,5 Prozent.
Der Rivale Apollo steigt in den Übernahmepoker um Easyjet ein und bietet mehr als Castlelake. Die Offerte von Apollo liegt bei 7,15 Pfund je Aktie, was einem Gesamtwert von 5,7 Milliarden Pfund entspricht. Die Easyjet-Aktie stieg daraufhin deutlich an.
Il consiglio di amministrazione di easyJet ha approvato all'unanimità l'offerta di Apollo Management, un fondo statunitense, che valuta la compagnia aerea circa 5,7 miliardi di sterline, superando l'offerta precedente di Castlelake.
EasyJet's stock surged Friday following a $7.7 billion takeover bid from Apollo Global Management. The offer includes a cash option of £7.15 per share or a Stub Equity Alternative. This comes after a previous $7.3 billion offer from Castlelake.
No-frills airline EasyJet has received a superior takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Management for £5.7bn, surpassing a previous agreement in principle with rival suitor Castlelake. Apollo's offer of £7.15 per share is higher than Castlelake's £6.90, with regulatory hurdles concerning EU ownership remaining.
Il fondo Apollo rilancia sull'offerta per EasyJet con 7,15 sterline per azione, superando la precedente proposta di Castlelake (6,9 sterline). Il consiglio di amministrazione di EasyJet considera l'offerta di Apollo "di valore più alto" ma non raccomanda più di aderire all'offerta precedente.
EasyJet's stock surged over 13% Friday following a $7.7 billion takeover bid from Apollo Global Management. The cash offer values the budget carrier at £5.7 billion ($7.66 billion), with an alternative option for shareholders to retain voting rights.
No-frills airline EasyJet has accepted a £5.7bn takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Management, surpassing a previous offer from Castlelake. Shareholders would receive £7.15 per share under the Apollo proposal.
easyJet's board is now "minded to recommend" a £5.7bn all-cash offer from Apollo, valuing the airline at £7.15p per share. This follows a previous agreement in principle with Castlelake for a £5.5bn deal, which was later deemed undervalued.
EasyJet is considering a $7.7 billion takeover bid from Apollo Global Management. The cash offer values the airline at £5.7 billion ($7.66 billion), with shareholders potentially receiving £7.15 per share. An alternative offer allows shareholders to retain voting rights by rolling over their existing shareholding.
No-frills airline EasyJet has accepted a £5.7bn takeover proposal from US firm Apollo Management, surpassing a previous bid from Castlelake. Apollo's offer of £7.15 per share is superior to Castlelake's £6.90, leading EasyJet to withdraw its recommendation for the earlier bid.
Il fondo Apollo rilancia sull'offerta di Castlelake per EasyJet, proponendo 7,15 sterline per azione, un valore superiore rispetto alla precedente offerta di 6,9 sterline. Il consiglio di amministrazione di EasyJet valuta la nuova offerta.
Easyjet-CEO Kenton Jarvis hat der Übernahme des Billigfliegers durch den US-Investmentfonds Castlelake zugestimmt. Branchenexperten vermuten eine Zerschlagung, von der Lufthansa und IAG profitieren würden. Gerüchte über einen Weiterbetrieb kursieren, doch Castlelakes bisheriges Vorgehen deutet auf eine Aufspaltung hin.
Der US-Investmentfonds Castlelake will den Billigflieger Easyjet übernehmen und plant offenbar dessen Zerschlagung. Dies würde die Marktposition von Lufthansa und IAG stärken und könnte ein Präzedenzfall für andere Airlines werden.
EasyJet's board is criticized for accepting a £5.5bn takeover offer from Castlelake at 690p per share, seen as an undervaluation despite the premium. Analysts argue the airline has strong assets and a clear path to higher profitability, suggesting the board gave up too easily.
