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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm

EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US firm
BBC News Thursday 06 August 2026, 14:21 UTC 1 min read
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The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.
EasyJet (ORG) US (LOCATION) Apollo (ORG)
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