Goldman Sachs Invests in EasyJet Amid Eagle Bidco Takeover Bid

Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP has disclosed its interest in EasyJet PLC, a UK-based airline. According to the Form 8.3 filed on September 11, 2026, Goldman Sachs acquired 9,708,647 shares of EasyJet, representing 1.28% of the company's outstanding stock.

The disclosure comes as Eagle Bidco Ltd, a company indirectly owned by Apollo Funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Capital Management, L.P., has made an offer to acquire EasyJet. Goldman Sachs' purchase was made on September 10, 2026, at a price of £6.6884 per share.

The Form 8.3 filing does not indicate any agreements or understandings between Goldman Sachs and Eagle Bidco Ltd regarding the voting rights of the shares or future acquisition/disposal of EasyJet securities.