# Stephen Hester

Type: Person

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Apollo's £5.7B easyJet Buyout: UK PE Exodus Heats Up
2026-08-08 14:55:45 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Apollo Global Management’s £5.7 billion all-cash offer for easyJet, backed by the founder, highlights private equity’s hunger for discounted London-listed assets. With Castlelake out, the path is clearer, but EU ownership rules pose a significant regulatory wrinkle.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/apollo-easyjet-takeover-finance

### Apollo's $7.7B easyJet Buyout: PE's Next Bet in Undervalued UK
2026-08-08 14:53:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Apollo Global’s £5.7 billion all-cash bid for easyJet underscores private equity’s appetite for discounted UK assets. The deal triggers EU ownership scrutiny, while Castlelake’s withdrawal signals competitive dynamics in large-cap takeovers.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/apollo-7-7-billion-easyjet-takeover-finance

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