EJTTFeasyJet plc
The schedule
- Thu22Oct
Shareholders will vote on Apollo Global Management's £5.7bn takeover bid, with the board and founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou already expressing support after rival Castlelake withdrew.
- Tue1Dec
easyJet's full-year earnings release will be scrutinized for operating cash flow stability and fuel cost mitigation to ensure no Material Adverse Change (MAC) clauses are triggered for the Apollo deal.
- Mon15Feb
Antitrust and aviation regulators will rule on the takeover, focusing specifically on the proposed 'EU Trust' holding structure designed to maintain compliance with European airline ownership limits.
- Wed31Mar
The targeted finalization of the Apollo Global Management acquisition, culminating in the delisting of easyJet and distribution of the cash consideration.
Past
- Wed2Sep
Expected conclusion of the ongoing French cabin crew strikes, which were triggered by deteriorating working conditions, providing clarity on late-summer operational disruptions.
- Fri10Jul
Actual outcome: Bull · $9.18 at outcome
EasyJet shares surged following Apollo's $7.7 billion takeover bid, which outbid Castlelake's previous offer and reignited takeover speculation. The bid marked a significant shift in the bidding war, leading to a sharp increase in stock price as investors anticipated a potential deal. [Market retrospective · Long-Term (31–75 days)] Missed anticipation: +93.7% from 2026-04-28 to 2026-08-17 (~3.0σ vs typical 75d vol). Target evaluation date 2026-08-30 (not yet reached as of 2026-08-17). Confidence 95%.
EasyJet shares surged following Apollo's $7.7 billion takeover bid, which outbid Castlelake's previous offer and reignited takeover speculation. The bid marked a significant shift in the bidding war, leading to a sharp increase in stock price as investors anticipated a potential deal. [Market retrospective · Long-Term (31–75 days)] Missed anticipation: +93.7% from 2026-04-28 to 2026-08-17 (~3.0σ vs typical 75d vol). Target evaluation date 2026-08-30 (not yet reached as of 2026-08-17). Confidence 95%.