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EasyJet shares soar over takeover rumours

Air
Edward Robertson
22 August 2016

EasyJet saw its shares take off at the end of last week following takeover speculation.

EasyJet has suffered a day of cancellations and delays

Rumours were circulating in the city of a possible offer of £16 a share with private equity companies, founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou or a New York company all making the list of potential bidders.

The rumours, which the airline refused to comment on, saw its share price rise 44p to £11.22 at the end of last week.