Goldman Sachs Boosts EasyJet Stake with $2.3 Billion Purchase
Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP has made a significant disclosure regarding its interests in easyJet PLC, as required by the Takeover Code. The firm owns approximately 1.14% of easyJet's shares, with a total holding of 8,705,583 ordinary shares.
The disclosure was made through a Form 8.3 filing, which is used to report on changes in shareholdings or other relevant securities. Goldman Sachs' interest in easyJet stems from its ownership by Eagle Bidco Ltd, a company indirectly owned by the Apollo Funds, managed by affiliates of Apollo Capital Management, L.P.
As part of this disclosure, Goldman Sachs reported purchasing 349,087 ordinary shares on August 27, 2026, at a price per unit of £6.7511. The firm's total holding now represents approximately 1.14% of easyJet's outstanding shares.