EasyJet completes billion-pound rights issue
EasyJet has raised a much needed £1.2 billion in a rights issue.
The funds from the rights issue will be used to shrink its debt, and strengthen its financial resiliency ahead of the uncertain winter season.
The budget carrier thanked investors for their support.
"The success of this capital raise, thanks to great support from investors, will enable easyJet to strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate its post-Covid 19 recovery plan," said Johan Lundgren, Chief Executive Officer of easyJet.
"Importantly, it will position us to take advantage of strategic investment opportunities across our markets."
"This will allow us to emerge from the pandemic with renewed strength, positioned as a structural winner in this rapidly evolving sector."
Shares will begin trading on the London Stock Exchange today.
The airline recently announced it would seek more funding after it turned down an unsolicited offer to buy the business.
That was thought to have come from rival Wizz Air.
Related News Stories:
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Dozens fall ill in P&O Cruises ship outbreak
Woman dies after getting ‘entangled’ in baggage carousel
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Boy falls to death on cruise ship
Protestors now targeting Amsterdam cruise calls