Statement re Chairman

easyJet plc

easyJet confirms that Sir Mike Rake has informed the easyJet Board that he has formally informed the Chairman of Barclays that he does not wish to be a candidate for the Chairmanship of Barclays.

The Board takes the opportunity to repeat its support for Sir Mike.

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