Ryanair makes third bid for Aer Lingus

Ryanair made a third attempt at taking over Aer Lingus, Ireland’s flag carrier in June 2012.

Since Aer Lingus’s flotation in 2006, Ryanair has mounted two takeover bids for the flag carrier, but both failed after objections by the Irish government and the European Commission.

BBC News, 20.6.12: Aer Lingus urges no action over Ryanair offer http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-18517170

Irish Times, 20.6.12: Cabinet to discuss Ryanair bid http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2012/0620/breaking2.html

ESO: Background information: Aer Lingus shuns quick sale of state stake http://www.europeansources.info/record/aer-lingus-shuns-quick-sale-of-state-stake/

ESO: Background information: Block on Ryanair takeover bid upheld http://www.europeansources.info/record/block-on-ryanair-takeover-bid-upheld/

ESO: Background information: Find further information on the consolidation of the European airline industry http://www.europeansources.info/advSearchLink?keyword=consolidation%20airline%20european%20industry&searchOption=all

Irish Times, 19.7.12: Ryanair bid 'undervalues' Aer Lingus http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2012/0719/1224320380400.html

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