Air France-KLM CEO Signals Willingness to Engage in Talks on Possible easyJet Bid
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The Castlelake Fund announced at the end of May that it was in the early stages of analysis of an offer by Easyjet, but that it had not yet contacted the Board of Directors of the company.
Air France-KLM CEO signals openness to joint bid with Castlelake for Easyjet
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith says it is ‘no surprise’ that outside parties are targeting EasyJet, given the highly attractive nature of the British low-cost carrier's airport slots across Europe
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has hinted that he is willing to consider possible involvement in a bid for easyJet. According to news agency Bloomberg, he said he would take a call from potential buyer Castlelake should the American investment firm come forward with a proposal.
The Air France-KLM group is attentive to a possible purchase of Easyjet and said that it would answer the phone to the North American Castlelake fund, which needs a European partner to realize the interest shown at the end of May.
Ben Smith, CEO of Air France LMP, stated that his company does not participate in any offer
Air France-KLM CEO signals willingness to engage in talks on possible easyJet bid
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith has indicated he would be willing to consider involvement in discussions tied to a potential bid for easyJet, according to remarks reported by Bloomberg.Smith said he would “absolutely” take a call from U.S. investment firm Castlelake if it proceeds with a formal proposal while stressing that Air France-KLM is not currently participating in any bid for easyJet.
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