EasyJet Rejects Castlelake Takeover Bids

EasyJet has rejected three separate offers from Castlelake, prompting the investment firm to take its latest proposal that values the budget carrier at about £4.74 billion ($6.3 billion) directly to shareholders. The UK airline said it rejected the proposal as not… EasyJet has rejected three separate offers from Castlelake, prompting the investment firm to take its latest proposal that values the budget carrier at about £4.74 billion ($6.3 billion) directly to shareholders. The UK airline said it rejected the proposal as not being in the best interest of shareholders, accusing Castlelake of trying to buy the company "on the cheap." Bloomberg's Benedikt Kammel reports. (Source: Bloomberg)