Stelios Haji-Ioannou backs Apollo’s proposed takeover of easyJet

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou said he and his family will support Apollo’s proposed acquisition of easyJet and intend to remain shareholders in the private company that would be created if the airline is delisted from the London Stock Exchange.

In a statement, Haji-Ioannou said the decision followed careful consideration of Apollo’s proposal, which was announced by easyJet’s board....