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Castlelake just dropped a bombshell: they're eyeing EasyJet for a potential takeover.
The US private credit giant — which manages a staggering $36 billion in assets — confirmed late Friday that it's in the "early stages" of considering an offer for the British budget airline. While they haven't approached EasyJet's board yet, the mere confirmation sent shockwaves through the aviation world.
Here's why this matters: EasyJet is currently valued at around £3 billion, meaning any successful deal would instantly become one of the biggest airline transactions in Europe this year. And Castlelake isn't some random player — they've poured over $5 billion into aviation since 2020, backing airlines, aircraft leasing, and even helping rescue Scandinavian carrier SAS during its restructuring.
No formal bid has been made. EasyJet is staying silent. But the speculation is already flying higher than an A320 at cruising altitude.
What do you think — is EasyJet about to change hands? Drop your thoughts below! ✈️💰

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