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EasyJet opens talks with Castlelake after rejecting £4.9bn takeover offer

· The Guardian

British carrier says it hopes to receive ‘more attractive proposal that better reflects’ its value

EasyJet has opened talks with Castlelake, despite rejecting a fourth takeover offer worth £4.9bn from the US investment firm, with the airline saying it would open its books in the hope of receiving a higher bid.

The British budget carrier unanimously rejected the latest proposal, of 650p a share, saying it still “substantially” undervalued the company while flagging “significant questions of deliverability”.

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