EasyJet Considers $7.7 Billion Takeover Bid from Apollo Global Management
Quick Look
- 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.
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Why It Matters
EasyJet's shares rose after accepting a previous $7.3 billion takeover offer from Castlelake. Apollo's new bid presents an alternative for shareholders.
EasyJet said Friday it is considering a $7.7 billion takeover bid from Apollo Global Management .
Under the terms of the cash offer, easyJet shareholders would be entitled to £7.15 ($9.61) per share of the company, valuing the firm at £5.7 billion, around $7.66 billion.
As an alternative to the cash payment, Apollo would also offer shareholders a Stub Equity Alternative – the option to "roll their existing shareholding in easyJet into the vehicle through which the Apollo Funds would hold their investment in easyJet."
The terms of that alternative, which would see shareholders maintain their voting rights, is still subject to further discussion.
EasyJet's shares soared on Monday after the airline accepted a $7.3 billion takeover offer from private equity firm Castlelake.
Apollo's proposed offer price represents an 81% premium to easyJet's closing share price of £3.94 per share on May 28, which was the final business day before the offer period began on Castlelake's bid to take over the company.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
EasyJet's stock price will remain elevated due to takeover speculation.
Likely · Short term
Open Questions
- Will easyJet shareholders accept Apollo's offer?
- What are the final terms of the Stub Equity Alternative?
- Will Castlelake increase its offer?
