EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in
EasyJet has accepted a surprise $7.7 billion takeover bid from private equity firm Apollo, sparking debate over the future of the airline.
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EasyJet has accepted a surprise $7.7 billion takeover bid from private equity firm Apollo, sparking debate over the future of the airline.
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