EasyJet ‘mulling Sir Stelios payout’

BUDGET airline EasyJet is said to be mulling the payment of a one-off special dividend in November to placate its largest shareholder and founder, Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou.

Analysts believe the payout could be as high as £100 million.

Sir Stelios – who, along with his siblings, owns about 38 per cent of the carrier – has been involved in a dispute with the company over its £675m order for 145 Airbus planes.

Last week, he forced the resignation of non-executive director Sir David Michels, but he is reportedly looking to take further action.