Wizz Air Is Said to Have Made Spurned Approach for EasyJet

Wizz Air is the mystery suitor that made a takeover approach for EasyJet, people with knowledge of the matter said.

• The Eastern European discount airline made a preliminary proposal about a potential all-stock takeover of EasyJet, the people said, asking not to be identified because the information is private
• EasyJet said earlier it had rejected a takeover approach, without naming the suitor
• Representatives for Wizz Air and EasyJet declined to comment
• NOTE: EasyJet Spurns Buyout Approach, Sets $1.65 Billion Stock Sale

--With assistance from Christopher Jasper.

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