Proactive Investors
01 Jun 2026, 11:43 UTC · 1h ago
Castlelake interest puts easyJet in play, but a deal faces formidable obstacles
Source · https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1093204
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Proactive Investors
01 Jun 2026, 11:43 UTC · 1h ago
Source · https://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/news/1093204
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US investment firm Castlelake has confirmed it is considering a possible offer for easyJet PLC. — Acquisition interest typically creates an immediate premium on the share price and can trigger a bidding war.
+0.60JP Morgan estimates easyJet's tangible net asset value at approximately 450p per share by September 2027, roughly 13% above the recent share price. — Provides a fundamental floor for the stock price and highlights an undervalued asset base to investors.
+0.40EU operating licence requirements may hinder a Castlelake takeover because the firm is US-based and rules require majority EU ownership. — This represents a significant structural hurdle that could block the deal or complicate the acquisition process.
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Founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, who owns ~15% of the shares and receives brand royalties, is unlikely to be a passive participant in an ownership change. — Shareholder friction and complex royalty agreements can act as a deterrent to potential acquirers.
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Mentioned as having significantly outperformed easyJet over the past five years.
Shares have fallen 22% this year with subdued margins and persistent strategic failures, though a potential takeover offer provides a slight counterbalance.
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