Castlelake has boosted its takeover offer for easyJet to £6.90 per share, valuing the deal at about £5.5 billion. The board indicated it would likely recommend a firm offer, signaling a potential major shift for the airline and a bullish catalyst for ESYJY in the near term.
easyJet's pre-tax profit surged 34% to £610 million. Record summer and holiday business boosted profits. Shares increased by 2% following the earnings report. Flight add-ons contributed significantly to the earnings rise. Revenue slightly missed expectations, indicating potential caution.