# EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

https://mins.news/en/item/15266

- BBC News, 2026-08-06 14:21 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjejzjpy98wo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> No-frills airline EasyJet has agreed to be acquired by US firm Apollo in a deal worth £5.7bn. The agreement follows the withdrawal of a rival bidder, clearing the way for Apollo’s takeover.

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