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EasyJet Shares Slump After Report on EU Ownership Rules Review

EU is preparing to review airline ownership rules, a move that may affect takeover bids.

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EasyJet Plc shares fell sharply on Wednesday, according to reports. The decline followed a report that the European Union is preparing to review airline ownership rules.

most in four years

EasyJet shares fell the most in four years on Wednesday, according to one report.

Reuters reported that the European Union is preparing to review airline ownership rules. The review, according to EU officials, might affect takeover bids for EasyJet by two US investment firms.

The review might affect takeover bids for EasyJet Plc by two US investment firms.
— European Union statement, as reported by Reuters

The precise impact on specific takeover proposals remains uncertain, as the extent of the review and potential changes to ownership limits have not been detailed.

Updates

Apollo Global Management has submitted a takeover bid for the UK-based airline easyJet valued at 5.7 billion pounds.

Ilse Marchetti

Economics Correspondent · Talivio News

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Sources

  1. bloomberg.com — EasyJet Shares Slump After Report on EU Ownership Rules Review (opens in a new window)
  2. investing.com — easyJet stock tumbles on EU airline ownership rule review (opens in a new window)
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