YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY

Springfield, MO

Log in Subscribe

Spirit board rejects JetBlue takeover offer

Posted online

The board of low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines rejected a takeover bid by JetBlue Airways.

Officials with Spirit said the deal had a low likelihood of winning approval from government regulators due to antitrust concerns.

JetBlue responded by enhancing its offer with a $200 million reverse break-up fee should the deal not go through.

Read more from CNBC.

Comments

No comments on this story |
Please log in to add your comment
Editors' Pick
Small-scale manufacturing offers new lens to view economic vitality

Chamber speaker suggests turning downtown storefronts into maker spaces.

Most Read
SBJ.net Poll
Update cookies preferences