Castlelake In Talks With easyJet on Possible Recommended Cash Offer

Candle Lake Mandatory Cash Offer for Evolution (Crosses 30% Threshold)

August 16, 2026

Software

Candle Lake, a Kenneth Dart-owned investment vehicle, launched a SEK 131.7 billion mandatory public cash offer for online gaming technology company Evolution after increasing its ownership beyond Sweden’s 30% takeover threshold. Evolution shareholders are offered SEK 695 per share in cash, valuing the company at approximately SEK 131.7 billion and with acceptance expected from August 17 to September 15, 2026.

Apollo Global Management to Acquire easyJet in £5.7 Billion Recommended Cash Deal

July 12, 2026

Transportation

Apollo Global Management has reached an agreement to acquire easyJet in a recommended cash transaction valuing the airline at approximately £5.7 billion. The deal will be implemented via Eagle Bidco, with easyJet shareholders receiving £7.15 per share, alongside an option for some shareholders to roll into a private parent structure.

Castlelake Acquires Majority Stake in Resfin Partners (Eastview and Lendmarq)

April 22, 2026

Financial Services

Castlelake acquired a majority ownership stake in Resfin Partners, the parent company that owns and operates the U.S. residential lending platforms Eastview and Lendmarq. The transaction is intended to expand Castlelake’s in-house asset-based private credit origination capabilities and provide Eastview and Lendmarq with additional liquidity and growth support.

Brookfield Acquires 51% Stake in Castlelake's Fee-Related Earnings

September 17, 2024

Financial Services

Brookfield Asset Management has completed a strategic partnership with Castlelake L.P., acquiring a 51% interest in Castlelake's fee-related earnings while Brookfield Wealth Solutions committed to invest in Castlelake's funds and strategies, bringing total committed capital to $1.5 billion. Castlelake will continue to operate independently, retaining its leadership and majority ownership of performance-related earnings. The transaction strengthens Brookfield's asset-based private credit capabilities and provides capital to scale Castlelake's platform.

Avolon Acquires $5B, 118-Aircraft Portfolio from Castlelake

September 13, 2024

Transportation

Avolon has agreed to buy a $5 billion, 118-aircraft portfolio from Castlelake L.P., acquiring the fleet held in Castlelake Aviation Limited. The purchase, which Castlelake says will allow it to reinvest proceeds into new opportunities, is expected to close in Q1 2025 and will expand Avolon’s fleet and cashflow profile.

Silver Lake Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in Facile.it from EQT and Oakley Capital

June 23, 2022

E-Commerce

Silver Lake has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Facile.it from EQT VIII and Oakley Capital, backing the Milan-based online price comparison platform for its next phase of growth. Facile.it — founded in 2008 and serving over 4 million monthly users with ~€140m revenue in 2021 — will leverage Silver Lake's tech-investing expertise to broaden its product range and accelerate expansion; the deal is expected to close in Q3 2022.