Two bidders are better than one. But easyJet’s exit is depressing for the London market | Nils Pratley
Once again a mispriced share price created the opening for US raiders to rush inUS private equity firm Apollo enters ...
US private equity firm Apollo enters bidding war for easyJet with £5.7bn offer
Airline’s board minded to recommend deal – after accepting rival one from Castlelake earlier this weekThe board of ea...
EasyJet shares jump almost 10% after it agrees £5.5bn takeover bid
Airline’s board to recommend offer of £6.90 a share in deal analysts say shows UK firms are being bought on the cheap...
The Guardian view on private equity in the public sector: children’s services must be freed from debt-fuelled takeovers | Editorial
New analysis by the Guardian has revealed the disturbing extent of these firms’ influence in highly sensitive areasCh...
Delivery firm Evri sues BBC for £1.2m over Panorama documentary
Company seeks redress for contracts it says it has lost as a result of programme’s claims about its business practice...
Gymshark founder in talks to buy back part of stake sold to private equity firm
Ben Francis, who started business in parents’ garage, sold 21% stake in deal that created £1.25bn sportswear brandBus...
Up to 150 former WH Smith stores to close as high court approves restructure
Restructuring plan involves writing off debts to suppliers and cutting rent for many landlordsBusiness live – latest ...
Good for business – or profit at any cost? The controversial side of private equity – a visual explainer
While it can transform firms for better or worse, the use of private equity in essential services is attracting scrut...
Thames Water nationalisation moves closer as government ‘objects to rescue deal’
Environment secretary reportedly raises concerns that customers would face ‘undue burden’ from £10bn planThames Water...