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EasyJet board recommends £5.5bn takeover offer from US private equity firm Castlelake

EasyJet has accepted a £5.5bn cash offer from Castlelake, backed by Brookfield and Goldman Sachs. The deal, at 690p per share, follows four prior bids and must meet European airline ownership regulations.

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