# EasyJet shares surge after reaching outline £5.5bn buyout proposal from US firm

By Dan Coatsworth — 2026-07-06

Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell, said: “Is EasyJet about to fly off into the sunset as a listed company?

“After a rapid song and dance, the airline’s board now seem happy at the potential takeout price.

“Quite what founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou and his family think of the deal remains to be seen. Collectively, they are the biggest shareholders in EasyJet and their view matters.

“If they object to the deal alongside other large investors, there is still a chance the deal could fail.

“The fact EasyJet’s shares are trading nowhere near the £6.90 proposal takeout price is telling. It suggests the market is still not entirely convinced the offer is good enough.”

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