Apollo to take easyJet private in $7.7 billion deal
APO•Apollo agrees to buy easyJet
Aug. 6 (Reuters) - Apollo Global has agreed to buy European budget carrier easyJet for £5.70 billion ($7.7 billion), the U.S.-based alternative asset manager said on Thursday, announcing the deal after rival suitor Castlelake walked away from its pursuit.
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