EasyJet rejects Castlelake takeover bid worth five billion pounds

British airline EasyJet has rejected a takeover bid from Castlelake valued at five billion pounds sterling.

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The proposal comes amid ongoing consolidation in the European aviation sector following the health crisis.

Management deemed the offer inadequate and maintains the company's strategic independence.

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